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National Universities Commission, Lagos (Nigeria). – 1988
The history of university education in Nigeria is examined, beginning with the implementation of the Lord Eric Ashby Commission's report in 1962, which started the march towards general access to university education. Following an introduction by Idris Abdulkadir, the following papers are presented: "The Nigerian University as a Trustee of…
Descriptors: College Administration, Developing Nations, Educational History, Financial Problems
Massy, William F., Ed.; Meyerson, Joel W., Ed. – 1992
This book provides a new look at educational management in the face of mounting financial pressures. The demands for accountability that today's university administrators must face require them to apply the sophistication of modern business and institutional management while preserving the expensive and often difficult-to-measure contributions of…
Descriptors: Budgeting, Case Studies, College Administration, College Planning
Smyth, John, Ed. – 1995
This collection of papers examines what academics do as a work process and how that is changing dramatically with the fiscal crises being experienced by most governments around the world. It explores how academic work is organized, how it is enacted, in whose interests, and with what ultimate effects. Papers include: "Markets in Higher…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, College Administration, College Faculty, College Instruction
PDF pending restorationJohnstone, D. Bruce – 1990
This collection of five essays on public higher education in New York State treats challenges and conditions for public institutions during the current and continuing conditions of financial austerity. The first, "Productivity and Cost Containment: The Challenge of Public Sector Budgeting" looks at financial management and budgeting as…
Descriptors: Administrative Principles, Administrator Role, Budgeting, Budgets
Download full textBess, James L., Ed. – 1984
The organization and administration of colleges and universities are discussed in 10 papers representing varied perspectives of the most current theories of organizational behavior. Titles and authors are as follows: "Maps and Gaps in the Study of College and University Organization" (James L. Bess); "Contradictions in a Community of Scholars: The…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Change Strategies, College Administration, College Environment
Winkler, Karen J.; And Others – Chronicle of Higher Education, 1986
Perspectives are offered on tax reform, administrative policies, budget deficits, state economies, and changing philosophies on the government role in higher education. Contributors include scholars, students, parents, administrators, and various government and foundation officials. (MSE)
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Black Colleges, College Administration, College Libraries
State Higher Education Executive Officers Association. – 1985
Financial management in higher education is discussed in six articles, with attention to problems and creative solutions. The problem of capital depletion of facilities, research laboratories, instrumentation, and instructional equipment may be approached by creative partnerships between the state, institutions, and private capital sources. Old…
Descriptors: Capital Outlay (for Fixed Assets), College Administration, Educational Facilities, Educational Finance
Smart, John C., Ed. – 1986
Theory and research on the effectiveness of college operations are covered in 12 chapters. Current research on each topic is reviewed, with attention to conceptual and methodological issues, and an agenda for future research is offered. Chapter titles and authors are as follows: "Transformational Leadership in Colleges and Universities" (Kim S.…
Descriptors: Codes of Ethics, College Administration, College Programs, Court Litigation
