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  • Locus of Authority

    The Evolution of Faculty Roles in the Governance of Higher Education

    Series series The William G. Bowen Series
    Why colleges and universities should change their governance systems—and what could happen if they don'tDo higher education institutions have what it takes to reform effectively from within? Locus of Authority argues that every issue facing today's colleges and universities, from stagnant degree completion rates to worrisome cost increases, is exacerbated by a century-old system of governance that ... Leer más

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  • Academic Freedom in Conflict

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    Series series Canadian Association of University Teachers
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  • Leading the Modern University

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  • Understanding Authority in Higher Education

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    Colleges and universities are best understood as networks of departments working together to fulfill a mission of education, innovation, and community partnership. To better understand how these large and complex institutions function, scholars can apply organizational and strategic planning concepts made familiar by business management. This book follows that model and explores the new and ... Leer más

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