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Fund the Performance Not the Promise.
Burke, Joseph C. – Trusteeship, 1999
Urges governing boards at public colleges and universities to support budgeting for performance as a means of assuring public accountability while protecting academic autonomy. Considers performance incentives, the role of performance indicators, the distinction between performance funding and performance budgeting, possible problems, and the role…
Descriptors: Accountability, Educational Finance, Financial Policy, Governing Boards
A Search Committee Lives by Its Code.
Holloway, Wendell M. – Trusteeship, 1997
The search process for a new president at Salisbury State University (Maryland) yielded lessons for other institutions operating under open meeting (sunshine) laws. Factors found important in the process include search committee cohesiveness, committee leadership viewed by constituencies as open and objective, a single voice speaking for the…
Descriptors: Administrator Selection, Case Studies, College Administration, College Presidents
A Search in the Sunshine Leaves Dark Clouds.
Lehman, Jeffrey S. – Trusteeship, 1997
In its search for a new president, the University of Michigan was forced, under open meeting laws, to invent a semi-public search, with governing board members unable to talk privately with search advisory committee members. However, the four outstanding candidates were brought into the process before it became public; next time, the search might…
Descriptors: Administrator Selection, Case Studies, College Administration, College Presidents
The Mission of the People's University.
Mingle, James R. – Trusteeship, 1999
Discusses the changing missions of public comprehensive universities and regional colleges in terms of access to education and economic development, the economic context faced by college graduates today, general skills needed for the 21st century careers and life, and the importance of collaboration with other social institutions. (DB)
Descriptors: Access to Education, Career Education, Futures (of Society), Higher Education
The Kindest Cuts.
Blunt, Roger R. – Trusteeship, 1994
It is not enough for university governing boards and chief executives to decide the system must change; leadership must convince constituents that everyone has something to gain. When the University of Maryland's campuses could not reach consensus in paring programs, the system board stepped in to foster collaboration and cooperation. (Author/MSE)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Change Agents, Change Strategies, College Administration
Sweeping Reform of Public Trusteeship? Yes, It's Time for Change.
Ingram, Richard T. – Trusteeship, 1998
The author of recommended reforms for public college and university governing boards that had been outlined in an Association of Governing Boards policy paper, responds to criticism of the reform strategies and expands on his suggestions in four areas: the call for larger boards; merit selection of trustees; greater trustee philanthropy; and…
Descriptors: Agency Role, Change Strategies, Educational Change, Governance
Confessions of a Public University Refugee.
Dibiaggio, John A.; And Others – Trusteeship, 1996
It is suggested that the most important difference between public and private colleges, from the president's perspective, is the nature of the board of trustees. Private boards are seen as more cohesive, proceeding with more civility, and better advocates for their institutions, attributable to differences in membership, legal constraints, size,…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Administrator Role, Board Administrator Relationship, College Administration
Bridging the Gap Between State Government and Public Higher Education.
Trusteeship, 1998
Summarizes an Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges study concerning state officials' perceptions of citizen governing boards and academic governance in public institutions. Findings and recommendations are outlined in five areas: preparing for the future; serving the public interest; navigating a new political environment;…
Descriptors: Administrative Policy, Governance, Governing Boards, Government School Relationship
Sweeping Reform of Public Trusteeship? Not All Boards Need It.
Besnette, Frank; Foxley, Cecelia; Jordan, Stephen; Perry, Tad; Richey, Wayne – Trusteeship, 1998
A reexamination of recommended reforms for public college and university governing boards, outlined in an Association of Governing Boards policy paper, suggests that borrowing approaches from private higher education will not necessarily solve the challenges facing private education. Issues discussed include the board's role and functions,…
Descriptors: Agency Role, Change Strategies, Comparative Analysis, Educational Change