Academic Leadership and Governance of Higher Education A Guide for Trustees, Leaders and Aspiring Leaders of Two- and Four-Year Institutions

Name: Academic Leadership and Governance of Higher Education A Guide for Trustees, Leaders and Aspiring Leaders of Two- and Four-Year Institutions
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ISBN: 9781579224813

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Edition: 2013

Authors: Robert M. Hendrickson, Jason E. Lane, James T. Harris, Richard H. Dorman, Stan Ikenberry

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To meet the new and rapidly changing demands facing today’s higher education managers and leaders – from department chairs to trustees – this book offers guidance on how to effectively discharge their responsibilities and how to develop their skills for managing their relationships with internal and external stakeholders. It also provides a broad understanding of the structure and functions of their institution and of the appropriate loci of decision-making.The authors go beyond the positions of leadership to emphasize the qualities of creativity, commitment, collaboration, delegation and courage that are essential to steer a unit, college or university through successful and enduring… changeRecognizing that the hallmark of higher education in the United States is a diversity of institutional types, this book enables the reader to relate issues of environment, organization and management to his or her specific institution, from not only the presidential perspective, but from the vantage point of trustees, provosts, vice presidents, deans, and department heads. By covering all these functions—as well as the role of external stakeholders—in a single volume, this book offers readers a comprehensive view of how institutions respond to external forces and internal issues, and how these impact organizational structure, functions and decision-making in their roles, and the institution at large.The book is informed by these three essential principles:• Sound institutional decisions must be based on a clearly articulated mission and set of core values;• Successful institutional adaptation to a changed environment must be grounded and aligned with the fundamental mission and core values; and• Successful academic leaders must be able to create and foster partnerships, bringing diverse individuals and interests together around a shared vision and mission grounded in common values.This handbook is divided into five units. The first introduces the reader to the scholarly field of higher education and establishes the contextual framework for the rest of the book. The second investigates the multifaceted and often complex relationships that exist between institutions of higher learning and the external constituencies. The third focuses how college and university presidents and their board of trustees keep an institutional mission focused while adapting to changes in the environment, while the fourth analyzes how colleges and universities fulfill their core mission through shared democratic partnerships. The concluding unit concerns how effective academic leaders implement their institution’s academic mission.Both scholarly and accessible, this book is intended to be of interest to a broad audience, ranging from graduate students in higher education administration programs to members of institutional governing boards, and everyone in leadership positions in between.All of the authors have completed graduate work in a higher education administration program, and collectively have had experience with academic administration at every level through to the university presidency. Two of the authors are currently faculty in leading higher programs teaching classes in administration and organizational theory and have published widely in the scholarly field. One has been a member of a governing board.

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List price: $55.00
Copyright year: 2013
Publisher: Stylus Publishing, LLC
Publication date: 11/7/2012
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 448
Size: 6.25" wide x 9.25" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 1.848
Language: English

Robert M. Hendrickson is a professor of Education in Higher Education and Senior Scientist in and Interim Director of the Center for the Study of Higher Education at Penn State. His research and teaching interests include legal issues, organizational theory, administration and governance, and faculty employment issues. He has published a number of articles, monographs, and books. From 2001 thru 2007 he served as Associate Dean for Graduate Programs, Research, and Faculty Development within the College of Education. During his tenure as Associate Dean, six graduate programs were ranked in the top 10 in the US News rankings, and research awards grew from $4 million in 2001 to $18 million in…

James T. Harris is President and Professor of Education at Widener University. Under his leadership, Widener has been recognized by The Chronicle of Higher Education as a "Best College to Work For," and Newsweek ranked Widener in the top 10 nationally for community service. Prior to his appointment at Widener, he served as President of Defiance College. Dr. Harris has served on the national boards of the Campus Compact, the NCAA, the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE). He has earned numerous awards, including being named as one of the top 50…

Richard H. Dorman is the 14th president of Westminster College.



Acknowledgments


Foreword


Academic Leadership and Its Consequences



Introduction


Three Essential Principles


Organization of This Book



History, Politics, Globalization, and Organizational Theory in Higher Education



Principles of Academic Leadership


Conflicting Goals, Ambiguous Aims


Importance of Being Mission Driven


Adjusting to an Ever-Changing Environment


Importance of Democratic Partnerships in Advancing the Academy



Understanding Academic Organizations



Academic Institutions as Organizations: History, Typology, and Characteristics


Historical Development of the Academic Institution


The Nature of Organizations


Environment


Strategy and Goals


Work and Technology


Formal and Informal Structures


People


Organizational Boundaries and Systems


The Study of Academic Organizations


Theories About Academic Organizations


Organized Anarchy


Loosely Coupled Systems


Professional Bureaucracy/Adhocracy


Characteristics of Academic Organizations


Goal Ambiguity


Client-Focused Missions


Highly Professionalized Staff


Unclear Decision-Making Processes


Environmental Vulnerability


Organizational Culture and Climate in Higher Education



Operating Structures of Colleges and Universities: Administrative Units and Governance Models


Administrative Units


Academic Affairs


Athletics


Auxiliary Services


Finance and Administration


Facilities Management


Institutional Development


Student Affairs


Other Units


Models of Academic Governance


The Bureaucratic Model


The Collegial Model


The Political Model



Decision Making and Academic Leadership


Leading in a Bifurcated Organization


Decision Making in Academic Organizations


Learning to Frame Situations


Conclusion



Global Engagement of Colleges and Universities


Global Growth and Importance of Higher Education


Defining Terminology


Organizing the Internationalization of Colleges and Universities


Types of Mobility: Students, Faculty, Programs, and Institutions


Students


Faculty


Programs


Institutions


Accreditation and Federal Regulations


Accreditation


Study Abroad Liability


Federal Financial Aid


SEVIS Program


Export Control Laws


Conclusion



External Constituencies



Federal Engagement in Higher Education


The Evolution of Federal Engagement in Higher Education


Primary Areas of Federal Engagement


Access


Accountability and Oversight


Research and Innovation


Institutional Development


International Engagements


Primary Departments and Agencies for Federal Engagement


Department of Agriculture


Department of Energy


Department of Defense


National Institutes of Health


National Science Foundation


The Future of Federal Involvement



State and Local Governments' Relationship With Higher Education


State Actors and Institutions


Government Actors


Legislative Branch


Executive Branch


Nongovernmental Actors


State Governance of Higher Education


Governing Boards


Coordinating Boards


Community College Governance


Institutional Licensure


Quality Assurance and Accountability


State Funding


State Aid to Students


State Support of Private Institutions


Future Issues



The Courts and Higher Education


The Legal System in the United States


The Courts' Historical Involvement With Higher Education


Federalism and State Authority in Public Education


Student Issues


Student Due Process Rights


Academic Dismissal


Discrimination in Admissions


Gender Discrimination


Faculty Employment Issues


Academic Freedom and First Amendment Speech


Academic Freedom


First Amendment Employee Rights


Disruptive Speech


Faculty Contracts


Denial of Tenure


Tenure and Termination for Cause


Collective Bargaining


Employment Discrimination


Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964


Disparate Impact


Disparate Treatment


Retaliation


Title VII Summary


Equal Pay Act of 1963


Equal Pay Class Action Suits


Age Discrimination


Discrimination Based on a Disability


Sexual Harassment


Hostile Work Environment


Quid Pro Quo Sexual Harassment


Tide IX of the Education Amendments of 1972


Legal Issues and Board Governance


Board Member Selection


Fiduciary Duty


Open Meeting and Sunshine Laws


Conclusion



The Engaged College or University


Three Educational Movements


Educating Responsible Citizens


Service-Learning and Community-Based Learning


Engaging the Community Through Democratic Partnerships



External Influences and the Role of Supporting Organizations


Evaluation and the Role of Accrediting Bodies


Membership Organizations


Regional Compacts


Consortia


Institutional Membership Organizations


Professional Membership Organizations


Foundations


Conclusion



The Boundary Spanners



Trusteeship


Historical Foundations of Lay Governance


Public, Private, and Coordinating Boards


Roles and Responsibilities of Governing Boards


Ensuring Outstanding Leadership


Articulating the Institution's Mission


Maintaining Financial Solvency


External Relations


Self-Assessment


Board Effectiveness


Future Challenges



The Academic Presidency


Increasing Demand and Diminishing Interest


The Changing Nature of the Academic Presidency


The Role of the Academic President


Demonstrating Respect for Mission and Culture


Using Symbols to Advance Institutional Objectives


Shared Governance: The Creation of Democratic Partnerships


Integral Leadership and Emotional Competency


Developing and Retaining Academic Presidents


The Future of the Academic Presidency



The Academic Core



Governance of the Academic Core


The Concept of Shared Governance


Shared Governance Versus Corporate Governance


The Faculty Senate in Shared Governance


The CAO


Academic Deans


Responsibilities of Academic Leaders


Curriculum Coordination and Planning


Governance and Research Policy


Developing Interdisciplinary Collaboration


Conclusion



Academic Departments and Departmental Leadership


The Nature of Academic Departments


Departments as Systems


Departmental Culture and Climate


The Role of the Department Chair and Leadership


Department Chairs and Department Heads


The Department Chair s Role


Creating a Culture of Adaptation and Change


Developing a Shared Vision and Mission


Embracing Conflict Toward Problem Resolution


Developing an Academic and Intellectual Community


Fostering Growth and Professional Development


Developing Evaluation Processes and Strategic Plans


Department Faculty


Recruiting and Hiring


Annual Reviews


Promotion and Tenure


Posttenure Review


Fostering the Academic Work of the Department


Conclusion



The Faculty


Cultural Influences on Faculty Work


The Faculty's Institutional Role


The Nature of Faculty Work


The Changing Nature of the Faculty Position


Contingent Versus Tenure-Track Faculty


Faculty Demographics


Faculty Retirements


Faculty Employment Issues


A Faculty Employment Plan


Discrimination in Employment


Academic Freedom and the First Amendment


Faculty Governance


Faculty Reward Structures


Annual Reviews and Merit Pay


Promotion and Tenure


Posttenure Review


Faculty Development


Faculty and Civic Engagement


Enhancing Teaching and Learning Through Technology


Conclusion



Implementation of the Academic Mission



The Student Experience


College Students in the 21st Century


The Purpose of Education


Historical Considerations


Theories of Student Development


Student Development and the Curriculum


General Education


The Academic Plan


Student Development and Persistence


Student Development and the Cocurriculum


The College Experience and Student Change


Conclusion



Planning, Assessment, and Budgeting


National Priorities and Higher Education's Response


The Growing Need for Strategic Planning and Accountability


A Sense of Purpose and a Deliberate Process


Developing an Appropriate Planning Model


Developing a Culture of Evidence: The Value of Assessment


Linking Planning and Assessment to Budgeting


Conclusion


About the Authors


Index