The approach used at the University of Maryland at College Park to address the problem of shrinking resources is described. The institution's strategic restructuring involved assessment of existing revenue generation and resource use and development of alternatives. Thorough self-assessment and clearly articulated priorities are seen as essential.…

In moving Syracuse University (New York) administrative computing applications from mainframe to a client/server environment, challenges have come not from technological transition but from changes in the ways both information systems are organized and clients work. Cultural initiatives were necessary, including organizational restructuring,…

Technology offers colleges and universities opportunities to introduce administrative changes for increased productivity, improved service, and cost containment. Communication and education strategies that can help reduce resistance to positive change are illustrated in a simple slide presentation given by the registrar's office at the University…

Describes a model five-tier education system designed to provide an educated, world-class workforce. Suggests that funding for the five tiers (primary schools, secondary schools, two-year colleges, baccalaureate institutions, and graduate colleges) would come from local, state, and federal sources based on their direct interest in the particular…

Strategies at several private and public colleges and universities to support advancing information technology are described. Trends include distributed computing, database connectivity, and increased computer use in teaching. Common instructional concerns include facilitating use of technology and developing "supertech" classrooms.…

At a time when resources for higher education are scarce and overtaxed, senior faculty members constitute a valuable resource. Interaction with like-minded peers, periodic changes in the nature of the work or the work setting, and administrative and organizational intervention are important strategies for helping senior faculty members stay…

The transformation of a large, private, church-affiliated provider of residential services for individuals with mental retardation from an institutionally based to a community-based service system is described. Factors influencing the decision to close the 200-person residential facility, guidelines followed during the transition, and evidence of…

Discussion of an organizational change at the University of Wisconsin that merged two departments to create the Instructional Technology Center highlights staffing, including staff training and development; space and physical renovation; hardware and software acquisition; the use of multimedia; and implementing a new core curriculum. (LRW)

This article proposes that higher education's ways of classifying institutions may serve as a hindrance to educational change and innovation, by defining institutions and their purposes too strictly. Accreditation agencies are seen as adversaries of change and experimentation in higher education. Greater flexibility and diversity are recommended.…

It is argued that while the restructuring of higher education may be necessary for the liberal arts college to thrive, it is imperative that in this process, the traditional values of the liberal arts experience be maintained and the teaching faculty continue to be recognized as the crucial cohort in the institution. (MSE)

Colleges and universities that have begun transformational changes are seeing strong, positive results, including better service to students, faster completion of transactions, more accurate and timely information, and reduction in administrative personnel. Three elements are common to the approaches taken to institutional transformation:…

Presents findings from a study of symbolic elements of presidential and governing board chair leadership in four large community colleges in Ontario, Canada. Indicates that images of organization and leadership were important to institutional change and development. Argues that organizational leaders should construct and act on formative…

Implications of the restructuring of higher education are considered in light of the likely evolution of the college student population. Enrollment trends, social and economic trends, and trends in student values concerning academic preparation are examined as they are likely to affect the learning environment in the year 2010. (MSE)

This preliminary study developed and verified focus group questions to be used to investigate the impact of school restructuring on students with disabilities. Validated the appropriateness of case-study methodology as a model for studying the impact of restructuring and identified major issues and study questions accompanying restructuring. (RJM)

Faced with declining enrollment and a $17-million budget gap, Northeastern University (Massachusetts) rejected easy solutions in favor of radical change. The resulting restructuring process, which included development of a partnership with faculty rather than imposition of change by administration, has been successful and is now seen as a model.…