The fifth and final article in a series on the role of the chief business official presents the officials' rating of the relative importance of eight major issues over the next three years. (MLF)

The skill levels of school business administrators can be divided into technical, human relations, and conceptual. Field-based research revealed that the more the districts rely on shared decision making, the higher the esteem and trust the other administrators had for the business administrator. (MLF)

School business officials are held responsible for school safety. After conducting a school security audit, the following strategies are recommended: establishing a local school security task force; forming a comprehensive crisis management plan; establishing a school communication network; and providing school staff with inservice training on…

College developmental officers must be professional educators who work within an administrative team along with the president, dean of instruction, the student development officer, and the college business officer. While the members of this team should understand the principles of management, they must also appreciate the institution's collegiate…

Examines the work of the college or university chief financial officer (CFO) in government relations, focusing on the CFO's responsibilities, methods of working with state legislatures, pitfalls in legislative relations, and special problems faced by institutions in capital cities. (Author/MSE)

To explore the role, responsibilities, and organizational relationships of a business administrator within the school district, six districts in the state of Washington were selected for examination. Semi-structured interviews were conducted along with observation of relevant documents to (1) describe the role and responsibilities of the business…

The chief financial officer of Long Island University (New York) for 50 years recounts the beginnings of her career and traces changes in higher education since 1947 through the post-war boom, unplanned expansion in the 1950s and 1960s, resulting budget problems, and difficulties with public image in the 1980s. Perspectives on her administrative…

The most effective colleges and universities in the next few decades will be those able to adapt to a changing workforce and shifting demands of business, political, and other environments. Effective institutions will build effective management teams, create new change strategies, focus on quality, and demonstrate learning from history. (MSE)

The role of the college or university chief financial officer in institutional risk management is (1) to identify risk (physical, casualty, fiscal, business, reputational, workplace safety, legal liability, employment practices, general liability), (2) to develop a campus plan to reduce and control risk, (3) to transfer risk, and (4) to track and…

The fourth in a series of articles on the chief business official in public school districts examines the officials' access to computers. Data are summarized in seven tables that categorize responses by enrollment size. (MLF)

A strategic planning model for enrollment-dependent private colleges is offered. Essential components include an active, creative admissions office, a market-sensitive academic program, a financial buffer, a disciplined budget system, and coordinated leadership from the president, academic programs, admissions, and the finance office. (MSE)

The school business administration function in the operation of American schools has undergone dramatic changes during the past several years. Changing demographics, high technology, the movement to professionalize school administration, and changes by the legislative and judicial systems have all had significant impact on the character of school…

As a result of declining enrollment and unionization of teachers, administrators are losing their roles as educational leaders. They must be innovative in order to reassert their prerogatives over decisions on such issues as class size, transfer limitations, and the selection of new employees and to promote a better educational climate in the…

This chapter of "Principles of School Business Management" discusses the implications of several court cases for legal issues affecting the role of the school business official. The issues addressed include civil rights, negligence, contracts, criminal liability, tuition and fees, and student records. The chapter opens with a brief overview of…

This bulletin examines the role and function of the school business administrator and offers practical information applicable to both administrators and institutions employing and evaluating them. After a brief introduction concerning the history of school business administration, the publication describes the responsibilities of the position, its…