Managing the Academic Unit
Allan Bolton(Author)
Open University Press
Published on 1. March 2000
Book
Hardback
163 pages
978-0-335-20404-5 (ISBN)
Description
As universities and colleges undergo significant change, then so do academic units (whether faculties, schools or departments) AND the roles of their managers. "Managing the Academic Unit" explores these changes and tackles key issues such as devolution of responsibility, methods of decision-making and formation of strategy. It is full of case study material which provides insider experience of, and practical advice for, running an academic unit. Allan Bolton gives guidance on key departmental concerns such as resource allocation, personnel, marketing, student recruitment, facilities and quality. He covers the varying needs of different academic units, from relatively well-developed and large schools to small departments and start-up operations. He also examines the qualities required of key players such as directors, deans, heads of department and faculty administrators; and presents ideas for improved induction and development opportunities for academic leaders.
"Managing the Academic Unit" is a key resource for actual and aspiring academic leaders; it provides both an overview and "hands-on" help for unit managers; and invites the "head offices" of universities and colleges to reconsider ways to release the energy available in its academic units.
"Managing the Academic Unit" is a key resource for actual and aspiring academic leaders; it provides both an overview and "hands-on" help for unit managers; and invites the "head offices" of universities and colleges to reconsider ways to release the energy available in its academic units.
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Milton Keynes
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
bibliography, index
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 133 mm
Weight
230 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-335-20404-5 (9780335204045)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
A world of change; decision making; allocating resources; setting strategy; staff roles; business issues; building a support team; representing the unit; benchmarking; preparing to lead, manage and depart.