Merging Colleges for Mutual Growth: A New Strategy for Academic Managers - Couverture rigide

Martin, James; Samels, James E.

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0801846668 ISBN 13 : 9780801846663

Editeur : Johns Hopkins University Press, 1993

Synopsis

This work aims to provide a comprehensive handbook for those involved in - or considering - an academic merger, consolidation or new form of resource sharing. Providing practical and theoretical advice on the academic, financial, administrative, legal, personnel and student aspects of mergers, the authors set forth an action plan for those involved in planning and implementing a mutual growth - rather than a bankruptcy bailout - merger. They cite numerous instances of successful mergers in the United States and Great Britain and offer specific examples to explain why they succeed. Among the topics discussed are presidential leadership, the challenges of curriculum restructuring and faculty development, the legal and financial implications of mergers, the role of trustees and governing boards in both public and private institutions, and strategies merging student cultures, alumni organizations and library resources. The book includes hints and checklists designed to be of ued to academic managers planning a merger or anyone affected by one, including alumni and local community members.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

In Merging Colleges for Mutual Growth, James Martin and James E. Samels bring together a distinguished group of higher education professionals to provide the first comprehensive handbook for those involved inÑor consideringÑan academic merger, consolidation, or new form of resource sharing. Providing practical and theoretical advice on the academic, financial,administrative, legal, personnel, and student aspects of mergers, the authors set forth an action plan for those involved in planning and implementing a mutual growthÐrather than a bankruptcy bailoutÑmerger. They cite numerous instances of successful mergers in the United States and Great Britain and offer specific examples to explain why they succeeded. Among the topics discussed are presidential leadership, the challenges of curriculum restructuring and faculty development, the legal and financial implications of mergers, the role of trustees and governing boards in both public and private institutions, and strategies merging student cultures, alumni organizations, and library resources. The book also includes hints and checklists useful to academic managers planning a merger or anyone affected by one, including alumni and local community members. Contributors: Bryan E. Carlson, James Martin, Andre Mayer, Sheila Murphy, Franklin Patterson, Patricia Sacks, James E. Samels,Victor F. Scalise, Jr., Paul Temple, John F. Welsh, Celia Whitchurch, Donald L. Zekan.

Biographie de l'auteur

James Martin is vice president for academic affairs at Mount Ida College. James E. Samels is president of The Samels Group Higher Education Consultants and founder of Samels Associates, a law firm specializing in higher education law. Together they write a regular column on higher education issues for the Boston Business Journal.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Johns Hopkins University Press
• Date d'édition: 1993
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0801846668
• ISBN 13: 9780801846663
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 296
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible