Offers examples of corruption in athletics in ancient Greece and in the early years of intercollegiate athletics in the U.S. Criticizes the current win-at-all-costs philosophy in intercollegiate programs. Argues that self-sustaining athletics departments are forced into devious practices to win. Recommends increased involvement by university…

Reflects on the relations between deans and theater heads. Suggests skills and values that a dean might reasonably expect in a chair of theater. (MS)

Author feels that trustees must abandon their traditional secrecy and open their meetings to the public and to students. (GB)

The president of the University of Cincinnati discusses the role of the multiversity president''. (SP)

The notion that research is a natural complement to teaching is explored in conjunction with the generally accepted idea that colleges and universities have a legitimate responsibility for expanding the frontiers of knowledge as well as teaching. (DF)

Because of the governance structure of universities--which relies on self-protective faculty senates and external, governmental influence--decision making in institutional administration can become an escalating series of major compromises that frequently prevent any final decision. Some possible alternatives are suggested. (MSE)

Mary Jo Maydew articulates her priorities as 2002-2003 board chair of the National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO): helping business officers maximize their expanding roles on campus and guiding the association in better serving member needs. (EV)

Substantive institutional change can only be accomplished by faculty and staff who have changed. The skills needed for that change must be learned. The college administrator charged with managing change can use knowledge of the people and systems involved to create conditions for constructive engagement of those affected by the change. (Author/MSE)

Interviews with six heads of further education colleges in Britain highlighted their changing roles and the roles of governors, strategic planning, the Further Education Funding Council, and support staff. Variations in their management styles and in the way their institutions respond to the environment were found. (SK)

Sustainability has become a central consideration across the board in university business decisions. Passing a tipping point, it has become a pivotal focus of management. College leaders are increasingly drawing connections between sustainability, institutional missions, and higher education's fundamental purposes. Administrators readily rattle…

At the beginning of the first year, student affairs staff members serve as educators through special programs and activities that have an impact on students' success in college.

In recent years, studying abroad has grown in both prestige and popularity. Business and political leaders increasingly see it as one of the most effective ways to produce globally literate citizens. College administrators agree and are looking for ways to reduce the barriers--both financial and academic--that prevent most undergraduates from…

Policy changes in higher education internationally have led to greater institutional competition and performativity and a shift from academic to business management for institutional leaders. Major changes to tertiary education management in New Zealand, legislated in 1990, had a particularly marked impact on teacher education institutions,…

An administrator had a unique opportunity to participate in the founding of a Louisiana college by becoming the Vice President for Academic Affairs. Because many of the new staff were not experienced in their positions, she found herself mentoring many young people at the same time. It was a role with which she was most comfortable, partly because…