Inspired by observation of a teacher-designed management studies program at an Irish secondary school, this paper demonstrates that whole school improvement is possible only after staff have acquired proficiency in the disciplines required of learning organizations. Free of externally imposed syllabi, teachers were forced to rethink, relearn, and…

Twenty-seven key resources for understanding, researching, and managing organizational climates and cultures are cited and described. The articles, books, and monographs reflect a relatively recent wave of interest in culture as a tool for understanding organizational settings. (Author/MSE)

The general structure of the human resource planning function in organizations and the responsibilities at each level of management are discussed. A framework for constructing and implementing a human resource planning system is outlined, and several approaches for human resource forecasting are examined. (MSE)

Shows that action research and process consultation methodologies used in the organizational development (OD) field are vital to our changing educational culture. Instead of diagnosing and prescribing solutions, the OD consultant teaches clients (schools) how to make appropriate interventions for specific change objectives. (12 references) (MLH)

It is proposed that an external audit of a college advancement program is analogous to a periodic physical examination that offers objectivity and expertise. Audits are appropriate at the time of administrative transitions, performance difficulties, and even periods of sustained success. Guidelines and expectations are discussed. (MSE)

An interpretive case study examines the organizational disintegration of a community college that experienced a sudden loss of leadership, focusing on how its culture both contributed to and prevented organizational chaos. It addresses how leaders can honor the culture and mission of educational organizations and simultaneously work to transform…

Explains the importance of developing empowered employees, outlines stages of supervisory growth from administrator to coach, defines sources of the supervisory power base, explores differences between traditional and empowered thinking in job design, and describes how to build an organizational learning culture. (SK)

Proposes a model of organizational structure based on student development theory, organizational development literature, and responses from student personnel leaders. Surveyed 133 chief student affairs officers and national leaders to identify potential contribution that 12 student service areas might make to each of Chickering's 7 developmental…

Discussed are the identity, goals and objectives, development, and conferences of this organization. An overview of past conferences is provided. A set of position statements is given. (CW)

Argues that effective sociology courses should point to a central contradiction of a social problem or institution. Contends that organizations and organizational theory are prime choices for this role. Concludes that changes in the way work is designed and managed result in more creativity and productivity. (CFR)

Details the origins of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP), its founding in 1915, the first investigations of alleged violations of academic freedom (University of Utah, University of Colorado, Wesleyan University, University of Pennsylvania, and University of Montana), and development of policy and procedures on academic…

Reviews the Donlevy template of four perspectives (technological, psychological, ideological, and sociological) in the field of adult education and examines in greater detail the literature authored from a technological perspective. Highlights include adult basic education; staff training and development; continuing education; human resource…

The American Academy for Liberal Education, established in 1992, has gained a reputation for conservatism that is unpopular among the liberal arts professoriate, which is historically liberal, but the Academy insists its only cause is undergraduate education. The Academy recently won approval from the federal government to accredit entire…

Physicians for Human Rights (PHR) brings medical and scientific skills to the documentation and prevention of violations of international human rights laws--a mission that can drain energy from staff. Project Adventure worked with PHR to provide adventure activities and team training for personal renewal and organizational development. Includes a…

The most critical challenge for higher education institutions in the near future will be to develop capacity for change, remove constraints to rapid response, remove unnecessary processes and administrative structures, question existing premises and arrangements, and challenge, excite, and empower all members of the academic community. (MSE)