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| Currents | 6 |
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| Finn, Frank | 1 |
| Glier, John | 1 |
| Lindemuth, Tim | 1 |
| Littlefield, Julie | 1 |
| Ryan, Ellen | 1 |
| Sanders, Joseph | 1 |
| Shea, Susan | 1 |
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| Journal Articles | 6 |
| Reports - Evaluative | 6 |
| Guides - Non-Classroom | 4 |
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Sanders, Joseph – Currents, 1993
It is proposed that an external audit of a college advancement program is analogous to a periodic physical examination that offers objectivity and expertise. Audits are appropriate at the time of administrative transitions, performance difficulties, and even periods of sustained success. Guidelines and expectations are discussed. (MSE)
Descriptors: College Administration, Consultants, Evaluation Methods, Financial Audits
Finn, Frank – Currents, 1997
In addition to resume and recommendation checks, writing samples, and interviews, editors hired for college/university public relations and publications should be tested for skills in proofreading, copy editing, writing, reporting, story assigning, and story-idea generation. Applicants may be reluctant to take tests; objections can be defused in…
Descriptors: College Administration, Editing, Editors, Employment Qualifications
Ryan, Ellen – Currents, 1995
Six college and university alumni and development professionals comment on problems and potential of computer software for program administration. They look at current problems with software, discuss capabilities they would like to have, and make predictions for the future of software abilities, hardware uses, sales, and other issues. (MSE)
Descriptors: Alumni, College Administration, Computer Software, Computer Software Evaluation
Lindemuth, Tim – Currents, 1991
Parents can offer a college time, loyalty, and money. Leading roles currently played by parents in campus programs include recruiter, career counselor, political supporter, and fundraiser. Keeping track of parents, organizing and orienting them as volunteers, funding the programs, and assessing the efforts' effectiveness are important elements.…
Descriptors: Career Guidance, Financial Support, Higher Education, Parent Role
Littlefield, Julie; Glier, John – Currents, 1992
Five major considerations to be addressed by college development programs before upgrading a computer system include: (1) evaluating functions of the current system; (2) assessing system capabilities needed; (3) discovering what users need; (4) deciding whether to patch an older system, build a new one in house, or buy it complete; and (5)…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Computer System Design, Computers, Equipment Evaluation
Shea, Susan – Currents, 1992
Classic problems between college fund raising and public relations professionals include misunderstanding of roles, unrealistic expectations, differing goals and perspectives, and inequity of administrative support. Cooperation can be fostered through communication about goals, shared objectives, reduced isolation, teamwork, open communication,…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Administrator Role, Communication (Thought Transfer), Cooperation
