Organization and Administration in Higher Education

Kristina 'KP' Powers is President of the Institute for Effectiveness in Higher Education, USA. Patrick J. Schloss is former President of Valdosta State University, USA.

• List of Figures List of Tables Foreword Preface Acknowledgements Part I: HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS AND THE PEOPLE IN THEM 1. Understanding the Range of Postsecondary Institutions and Key Quality Indicators Angela E. Henderson and Kristina 'KP' Powers 2. Key Leadership Positions and Performance Expectations Julie Carpenter-Hubin and Lydia Snover 3. The Role of Internal Governance, Committees, and Advisory Groups Kerry Brian Melear 4. Effectively Managing Human Resources in Colleges and Universities Valerie Martin Conley, Kristina 'KP' Powers, and Kent J Smith, Jr. Part II: EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF RESOURCES 5. Institutional Strategic Planning: Aligning Strategy with Mission and Goals Charles Mathies and Christopher Ferland 6. The Nature and Role of Budget Processes Patrick J. Schloss and Kristina 'KP' Powers 7. Aligning Curriculum and Academic Resources Mouwafac Sidaoui 8. Overview of Accreditation Kristina 'KP' Powers and Angela E. Henderson 9. Shaping Philanthropic Efforts That Support Institutional Priorities John D Crawford and Kristina 'KP' Powers Part III: EVENTS AND ISSUES THAT SHAPE HIGHER EDUCATION TODAY 10. Institutionalizing Inclusive Excellence: National University System Leading the Way Thomas Stewart 11. Key Legal Aspects for Higher Education Administrators Elyce C. Morris 12. Crisis Management Cyndy Caravelis, Joseph B Harris, and Thomas C. Johnson Index

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