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Brown, Blakely; Komlos, Barbara Z. – New Directions for Higher Education, 2019
This chapter describes the development and implementation of an Indigenous Mentoring Program (IMP) for faculty who mentor American Indian/Alaska Native graduate students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. The chapter also reviews steps taken in adapting and translating the IMP to non-Montana institutions that are…
Descriptors: Program Development, Program Implementation, American Indian Students, Alaska Natives
Meyer, Katrina A. – New Directions for Higher Education, 2009
Distance education in its many forms had been around for decades, but the Western Governors University (WGU) was arguably the first "virtual university" (VU) in the United States, or at least the first VU that gained widespread attention from the press and public. After the governors in the Western Governors Association announced they would create…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Virtual Universities, Institutional Research, Educational Research
Broughton, Connie – New Directions for Higher Education, 2009
People do not want to know the history, minutiae of policy, or operations, or even the political intrigues of a virtual consortium. People want to know if the consortium has value, whether it can help them, and if it is a threat. In this article, the author focuses on the operating principles and policies that have proven successful in the…
Descriptors: Technical Institutes, Community Colleges, Consortia, Educational Environment
Morris, Libby V.; Finnegan, Catherine L. – New Directions for Higher Education, 2009
This case study reviews the emergence and evolution of eCore (the University System of Georgia's electronically delivered undergraduate core courses) over eight years and summarizes the issues, ongoing challenges, and lessons learned from interinstitutional collaboration in offering and administering a "virtual" shared core. The bulk of…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Core Curriculum, General Education, Virtual Universities
Alley, Keith E. – New Directions for Higher Education, 2007
Building undergraduate and graduate programs simultaneously highlighted the tensions between disciplinary-based undergraduate programs and interdisciplinary graduate programs.
Descriptors: Research Universities, Graduate Study, Masters Programs, Institutional Role
Winstead, Philip C. – New Directions for Higher Education, 1987
Key steps in deciding on a new career program include having a program planning model, identifying a planning officer, gathering the necessary planning data, conducting a feasibility study, and understanding the institution's program approval process. (Author/MSE)
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Higher Education, Information Needs, Liberal Arts
Zlotkowski, Edward – New Directions for Higher Education, 2001
Discusses steps a liberal arts college should take if it wishes to develop an academically and socially effective service-learning program: revisit the college's mission, assemble resources, connect service learning to similar concerns, form a plan for faculty development, and reward faculty who use service learning. (EV)
Descriptors: College Instruction, Higher Education, Liberal Arts, Program Development
Wright, Jeff R. – New Directions for Higher Education, 2007
In this article, the author relates his experiences leading the building of the School of Engineering within the new University of California (UC) campus of UC Merced. He discusses the goals of the project, as well as the challenges it faced, and concludes with personal lessons for those tasked with similar positions within university building…
Descriptors: Engineering Education, College Faculty, Undergraduate Study, Academic Achievement
Beukema, Phillip L. – New Directions for Higher Education, 1986
The process used by Eastern Washington University's business school in formulating and implementing a comprehensive five-year development plan is described. (MSE)
Descriptors: Administrative Problems, Business Administration Education, College Administration, Crisis Management
Sullivan, Laurie; Porter, Rebecca – New Directions for Higher Education, 2006
Implementing an enterprise resource planning system is a complex undertaking. Careful planning, management, communication, and staffing can make the difference between a successful and unsuccessful implementation. (Contains 3 tables.)
Descriptors: Information Systems, Information Sources, Educational Resources, Technology Planning
Schwartz, Ruth – New Directions for Higher Education, 1986
Museums and art galleries have potential for exciting learning programs for adult students. Courses must be consciously constructed to meet adult learners' expectations for personal growth, and detailed planning is required for complex logistical details of courses offered locally or abroad. However, good programs will have a growing audience.…
Descriptors: Adult Students, Course Evaluation, Course Organization, Higher Education
Baldwin, Roger G.; Krotseng, Marsha V. – New Directions for Higher Education, 1985
For faculty members to perform at the highest levels of excellence institutions must design and implement an array of appropriate incentives and support systems effective for different faculty needs and characteristics. Collegiate and corporate illustrations are provided. (Author/MSE)
Descriptors: College Administration, College Faculty, Educational Quality, Faculty Development
Mayhew, William H. – New Directions for Higher Education, 1983
The planning and implementation of a computerized management information system at a fictional small college is described. Nine key points are made regarding department involvement, centralization, gradual program implementation, lowering costs, system documentation, and upper-level administrative support. (MSE)
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Centralization, College Administration, Computer Oriented Programs