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Mangan, Katherine S. – Chronicle of Higher Education, 1987
In fighting off fundamentalists' attempts to cut off funds and change the way trustees are elected, Mercer University and moderate Baptists accomplished the first major defeat of the conservatives since they took over the Southern Baptist Convention eight years ago. (MSE)
Descriptors: Church Related Colleges, College Administration, Governance, Higher Education
Lederman, Douglas – Chronicle of Higher Education, 1987
In an attempt to restore confidence in a governance structure tarnished by an ongoing football scandal, Southern Methodist University has abolished its board of governors dominated by Dallas businessmen and will consider a permanent and substantial restructuring plan. (MSE)
Descriptors: College Athletics, Ethics, Football, Governance
Jaschik, Scott – Chronicle of Higher Education, 1987
The departure of the University of North Carolina's able and powerful president, William P. Friday, has prompted much debate about the structure and governance of the university system and its relationship to the state legislature. (MSE)
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Budgeting, College Administration, College Presidents
Ingram, William B. – Our Children, 1998
Parents need to understand the responsibilities of people at all levels of school governance. This paper discusses the role of the state government (usually state boards of education), the local school board, the superintendent, and the principal. A sidebar presents information on teamwork involving PTAs, principals, superintendents, and school…
Descriptors: Board of Education Role, Elementary Secondary Education, Governance, Local Government
