University Presidential Searches: Exercises in Secrecy or Shared Governance?.

Clausen, Dennis M.

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ERIC Number: EJ552348

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Publication Date: 1997

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University Presidential Searches: Exercises in Secrecy or Shared Governance?

Clausen, Dennis M.

Academe, v83 n5 p20-29 Sep-Oct 1997

Examines changes in the way many universities conduct presidential searches, outlines the American Association of University Professors' position on presidential searches and the rationale behind it, and discusses secrecy issues. Describes the University of Washington's recent experience and the results of a survey concerning practices on 100 campuses around the country. (MSE)

Descriptors: Administrator Selection, College Faculty, College Presidents, Confidentiality, Governance, Higher Education, National Surveys, Participative Decision Making, Professional Associations, Search Committees (Personnel)

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Language: English

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