Institutions of higher education ultimately aim to deliver a quality education to students and help their students succeed while at their institution, and beyond. However, despite the emphasis academic administrators place on student success, the foundational elements of running an institution--academic operations--are often overlooked. While…

Information Resource Management--State University System of Florida (IRM-SUS) is the primary collector and provider of data concerning state universities that is used to make sound education policy decisions. The office provides technical assistance to those using the information, state and federal reporting support, those supplying information,…

College and university student recruitment offices are encouraged to use graphic illustrations and other artwork, in addition to photographs, to enhance the individuality of their viewbooks, and are offered suggestions for selecting, combining, and commissioning such artwork. (MSE)

Desktop publishing techniques are bringing control over institutional newsletters, catalogues, brochures, and many other print materials directly to the author's office. The technology also has the potential for integrating campus information systems and saving much time and money. (MSE)

For college admissions and publications officers, a focus group of college-bound high school students can offer quick, anecdotal information about the general effectiveness of recruitment materials as well as about specific messages, themes, or design approaches. The insights gained by one publications specialist through the use of focus groups…

The dominant emerging concept in academic contract theory is that the student-college relationship is not a commercially binding contract but a more flexible quasi-contractual relationship. It allows the university maximum control of the relationship on a continuing basis, allows development of some student rights, and combines traditional and…

Proceedings of the 67th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers which relate to office management and organization and procedures in the office are summarized. Names and institutions of conference participants are included. (MSE)

Legal issues concerning the content and use of the college catalog are reviewed, including the catalog's changing role as a consumer document, misrepresentation, violation of statute, breach of contract, court interpretations, and remedies. Colleges are cautioned to take great care in using catalogs, for legal and administrative reasons. (MSE)

Electronic versions of college catalogs, viewbooks, and applications are used successfully as tools for college student recruitment. High school guidance counselors and community college advisors can be given access to special information services, students can both obtain and provide information on diskette, and the approach is cost effective for…

The Commission on Higher Education considers the principles and practices which identify excellence in institutions of higher education. Areas of concern include admissions and student services, faculty, organization and administration, board of trustees, educational resources, library learning center, facilities and equipment, financing and…

This guide is intended as an aid in producing effective institutional publications. It addresses: communicating through publications; organizing the publications office; editing and writing techniques; buying printing; the catalog; recruiting and career materials; publications; organizing the annual report; faculty, student, and other handbooks;…

This pamphlet has been prepared for the special use of persons charged with the administration of agricultural colleges. Inasmuch as it shows in tabulated form the practice of the various colleges concerning the distribution of required subjects, committees on "courses of study" should find it useful in planning curricula. Principals of…

Interlaced with humor based on a parody of "The China Syndrome," this five-part handbook provides Prince George's Community College (PGCC) students with a summary of college policies, procedures, and orientation information. Part I presents a short history of the college and general information pertaining to its accreditation, board of trustees,…

The operations of a free university are detailed in this manual. The first section gives background information on the funding, explains the design of the manual, and lists contributors to the guide. The second section on starting a free university includes chapters in areas such as models of a free university, community education programs, and a…

Analyzes the registrar's role and responsibilities at four Taiwan universities: National Taiwan University, National Taiwan Normal University, National Taiwan Institute of Technology, and Tamkang University. Compares their roles to American registrars' roles in organizational structure, catalog and other publications, classroom scheduling, student…