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Frank, Charles E. – 1979
A professor of Illinois College, the oldest college in the state, presents its history in celebration of its sesquicentennial anniversary. Beginning with its inception in 1829 to 1979, the author deals with its defeats and triumphs impartially, placing them in a philosophic framework. The foreword is written by Donald C. Mundinger, President of…
Descriptors: College Faculty, College Presidents, Colleges, Educational History
Bess, James L. – 1988
The abstract and complex nature of decision-making processes and structure in colleges and universities is discussed from the perspective of organizational behavior theory developed in the industrial sector. After an introductory discussion of the history of organizational problems in higher education, the two main sections of the book are…
Descriptors: College Administration, College Faculty, Decision Making, Higher Education
Tokarczyk, Michelle M., Ed.; Fay, Elizabeth A., Ed. – 1993
This volume contains a collection of essays on the issues and concerns that face women from working-class backgrounds who enter academic careers. Following an introduction and transcript of a dialogue between Kate Ellis and Lillain S. Robinson, the essays are as follows: "What's a Nice Working-Class Girl Like You Doing in a Place Like…
Descriptors: College Faculty, College Instruction, Faculty College Relationship, Higher Education
White, Edward M. – 1989
Writing instruction programs have become particularly important at American colleges and universities in recent years, but it is noted that most college faculties and their administrators need advice about providing useful help to the writing programs. An examination of how to develop successful writing programs is presented. Three sections are as…
Descriptors: Certification, College Faculty, College Instruction, College Students
Turner, Caroline Sotello Viernes, Ed.; And Others – 1996
This anthology contains 52 papers on racial and ethnic diversity in higher education and is designed to reflect the collective ideas of those who teach in this area. Generally the manuscripts present ways of observing and experiencing racial and ethnic difference in American higher education institutions. Articles in part I titled…
Descriptors: College Administration, College Curriculum, College Faculty, College Instruction
Download full textVan Patten, James J. – 2000
This book explores the various forces affecting the culture of higher education, exploring that environment by examining the feelings, attitudes, and actions of the faculty, staff, and administrators who work in U.S. colleges and universities. Through discussions and numerous case studies the book's seven chapters examine the following issues: (1)…
Descriptors: Academic Freedom, Administrator Role, Affirmative Action, Case Studies
Bogue, E. Grady; Aper, Jeffery – 2000
This book seeks to describe broadly some of the important historic movements in the evolution of American higher education, and to explore some of its major philosophical principles and traditions, as a way to understand the issues that currently challenge higher education and to examine current efforts for reform and renewal. The book's 10…
Descriptors: Accountability, College Athletics, College Faculty, College Students
