Understanding the Range of Postsecondary Institutions and Key Quality Indicators -- Key Leadership Positions and Performance Expectations -- The Role of Internal Governance, Committees, and Advisory Groups -- Effectively Managing Human Resources in Colleges and Universities -- Institutional Strategic Planning: Aligning Strategy with Mission and Goals -- The Nature and Role of Budget Processes -- Aligning Curriculum and Academic Resources -- Overview of Accreditation -- Shaping Philanthropic Efforts That Support Institutional Priorities -- Institutionalizing Inclusive Excellence: National University System Leading the Way -- Key Legal Aspects for Higher Education Administrators -- Crisis Management
Situating strategic planning and budgeting within the organization and administration of higher education institutions, this text provides effective and proven strategies for today's change-oriented leaders. Bringing together distinguished administrators from two-year, four-year, public, and private colleges and universities, this volume provides both practical and effective guidance on the intricacies of the institutional structure, its functional activities, and contingency planning. Organization and Administration in Higher Education orients future administrators to the major areas of an academic institution and will assist higher education administrators in leading their institutions to excellence. New in the third edition is an expanded discussion of diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as updated coverage across various institutional settings including community colleges. Additionally, the authors provide guidance on managing crises and institutional disruptions such as those caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.-- Publisher's description
