Descriptor
Ancillary School Services | 1 |
Consumer Economics | 1 |
Costs | 1 |
Efficiency | 1 |
Facility Improvement | 1 |
Higher Education | 1 |
Program Administration | 1 |
Program Development | 1 |
Total Quality Management | 1 |
Source
Chronicle of Higher Education | 1 |
Author
McMillen, Liz | 1 |
Publication Type
Journal Articles | 1 |
Reports - Descriptive | 1 |
Education Level
Audience
Location
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
McMillen, Liz – Chronicle of Higher Education, 1991
At Oregon State University, an investigation into physical plant administration in response to complaints found significant problems with customer service. Adopting an approach called Total Quality Management, the staff identified and resolved problems, improved quality, and reduced cost. Administrators feel the principles could be applied in all…
Descriptors: Ancillary School Services, Consumer Economics, Costs, Efficiency