Description: Prioritizing Academic Programs and Services by Robert C. Dickeson, Stanley O. Ikenberry This newly revised best-selling classic Prioritizing Academic Programs and Services continues to offer a proven step-by-step approach to reallocating resources in tough times. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Prioritizing Academic Programs and Services REVISED AND UPDATED Increasing economic concerns make the new edition of this best-selling classic an invaluable resource for those who want and need to implement a proven step-by-step approach to reallocating resources in tough times. Thoroughly revised and updated, Prioritizing Academic Programs and Services includes new recommendations from the field, communication strategies for more successful campus implementation, a new section on the sources of hidden costs, and a Prioritization Process and Implementation workbook designed to help administrators avoid costly mistakes. This book includes access to additional content online, including models for prioritization from a variety of campuses. Based on the authors extensive consulting experience, this necessary and timely resource offers the best advice for addressing the current economic concerns affecting most colleges and universities. Praise for Prioritizing Academic Programs and Services "For more than a decade, higher education leaders have turned to Dickesons practical guide to academic program assessment. These newly expanded approaches are just in time for todays competitive environment." —SUZANNE SHIPLEY, president, Shepherd University "Dickeson provides a compelling rationale for program prioritization as well as a practical planning structure that promotes alignment between programs, resources, and university mission. Presidents and provosts can use his approach to frame campus discussions around the future of the institution and away from legacy programs whose time has passed." —KYLE R. CARTER, provost and senior vice chancellor, Western Carolina University "Dickesons approach ensures that critical decisions regarding academic programs and resource allocation are aligned with strategic goals and institutional mission. As one of the early adopters of the process that he proposes, I am convinced that it is a powerful and practical tool for any college or university committed to remaining focused, resilient, vital, and relevant in a dynamic and increasingly challenging environment." —DAVID MAXWELL, president, Drake University Back Cover Prioritizing Academic Programs and Services REVISED AND UPDATED Increasing economic concerns make the new edition of this best-selling classic an invaluable resource for those who want and need to implement a proven step-by-step approach to reallocating resources in tough times. Thoroughly revised and updated, Prioritizing Academic Programs and Services includes new recommendations from the field, communication strategies for more successful campus implementation, a new section on the sources of hidden costs, and a Prioritization Process and Implementation workbook designed to help administrators avoid costly mistakes. This book includes access to additional content online, including models for prioritization from a variety of campuses. Based on the authors extensive consulting experience, this necessary and timely resource offers the best advice for addressing the current economic concerns affecting most colleges and universities. Praise for Prioritizing Academic Programs and Services "For more than a decade, higher education leaders have turned to Dickesons practical guide to academic program assessment. These newly expanded approaches are just in time for todays competitive environment." SUZANNE SHIPLEY , president, Shepherd University "Dickeson provides a compelling rationale for program prioritization as well as a practical planning structure that promotes alignment between programs, resources, and university mission. Presidents and provosts can use his approach to frame campus discussions around the future of the institution and away from legacy programs whose time has passed." KYLE R. CARTER , provost and senior vice chancellor, Western Carolina University "Dickesons approach ensures that critical decisions regarding academic programs and resource allocation are aligned with strategic goals and institutional mission. As one of the early adopters of the process that he proposes, I am convinced that it is a powerful and practical tool for any college or university committed to remaining focused, resilient, vital, and relevant in a dynamic and increasingly challenging environment." DAVID MAXWELL , president, Drake University Flap Prioritizing Academic Programs and Services REVISED AND UPDATED Increasing economic concerns make the new edition of this best-selling classic an invaluable resource for those who want and need to implement a proven step-by-step approach to reallocating resources in tough times. Thoroughly revised and updated, Prioritizing Academic Programs and Services includes new recommendations from the field, communication strategies for more successful campus implementation, a new section on the sources of hidden costs, and a Prioritization Process and Implementation workbook designed to help administrators avoid costly mistakes. This book includes access to additional content online, including models for prioritization from a variety of campuses. Based on the authors extensive consulting experience, this necessary and timely resource offers the best advice for addressing the current economic concerns affecting most colleges and universities. Praise for Prioritizing Academic Programs and Services "For more than a decade, higher education leaders have turned to Dickesons practical guide to academic program assessment. These newly expanded approaches are just in time for todays competitive environment." --SUZANNE SHIPLEY , president, Shepherd University "Dickeson provides a compelling rationale for program prioritization as well as a practical planning structure that promotes alignment between programs, resources, and university mission. Presidents and provosts can use his approach to frame campus discussions around the future of the institution and away from legacy programs whose time has passed." --KYLE R. CARTER , provost and senior vice chancellor, Western Carolina University "Dickesons approach ensures that critical decisions regarding academic programs and resource allocation are aligned with strategic goals and institutional mission. As one of the early adopters of the process that he proposes, I am convinced that it is a powerful and practical tool for any college or university committed to remaining focused, resilient, vital, and relevant in a dynamic and increasingly challenging environment." --DAVID MAXWELL , president, Drake University Author Biography ROBERT C. DICKESON is a higher education consultant, president emeritus of the University of Northern Colorado, and former senior vice president of Lumina Foundation for Education. Table of Contents Preface to the Revised Edition ix Foreword to the First Edition xiii Stanley O. Ikenberry Preface to the First Edition xvii About the Author xxv 1. Recognizing the Need for Reform 1 2. Identifying Responsible Leadership 25 3. Reaffirming Institutional Mission 37 4. DefiningWhat Constitutes a Program 53 5. Selecting Appropriate Criteria 65 6. Measuring, Analyzing, Prioritizing 89 7. Anticipating Process Issues 105 8. Implementing Program Decisions 123 9. Achieving Strategic Balance 139 Resource A: Outsourcing Practices in Higher Education 151 Resource B: Sample Process Agenda Adopted by a Land-Grant University 155 Resource C: Criteria for Measuring Administrative Programs 161 Resource D: Case Studies: Excerpts from Implementation Plans 165 Resource E: Sources of Hidden Costs 183 Resource F: Model Communication Plan 187 Resource G: Prioritization Process and Implementation 191 References 213 Index 221 Long Description Prioritizing Academic Programs and Services REVISED AND UPDATED Increasing economic concerns make the new edition of this best-selling classic an invaluable resource for those who want and need to implement a proven step-by-step approach to reallocating resources in tough times. Thoroughly revised and updated, Prioritizing Academic Programs and Services includes new recommendations from the field, communication strategies for more successful campus implementation, a new section on the sources of hidden costs, and a Prioritization Process and Implementation workbook designed to help administrators avoid costly mistakes. This book includes access to additional content online, including models for prioritization from a variety of campuses. Based on the authors extensive consulting experience, this necessary and timely resource offers the best advice for addressing the current economic concerns affecting most colleges and universities. Praise for Prioritizing Academic Programs and Services "For more than a decade, higher education leaders have turned to Dickesons practical guide to academic program assessment. These newly expanded approaches are just in time for todays competitive environment." SUZANNE SHIPLEY , president, Shepherd University "Dickeson provides a compelling rationale for program prioritization as well as a practical planning structure that promotes alignment between programs, resources, and university mission. Presidents and provosts can use his approach to frame campus discussions around the future of the institution and away from legacy programs whose time has passed." KYLE R. CARTER , provost and senior vice chancellor, Western Carolina University "Dickesons approach ensures that critical decisions regarding academic programs and resource allocation are aligned with strategic goals and institutional mission. As one of the early adopters of the process that he proposes, I am convinced that it is a powerful and practical tool for any college or university committed to remaining focused, resilient, vital, and relevant in a dynamic and increasingly challenging environment." DAVID MAXWELL , president, Drake University Details ISBN0470559683 Author Stanley O. Ikenberry Language English ISBN-10 0470559683 ISBN-13 9780470559680 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2010 Edition 2nd Short Title PRIORITIZING ACADEMIC PR-REV/E Residence Indianapolis, IN, US Subtitle Reallocating Resources to Achieve Strategic Balance, Revised and Updated Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Publication Date 2010-01-28 UK Release Date 2010-01-28 Replaces 9780787948160 AU Release Date 2010-01-26 NZ Release Date 2010-01-26 Pages 256 Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc Edition Description 2nd edition Imprint Jossey-Bass Inc.,U.S. DEWEY 378.107 Illustrations Drawings: 1 B&W, 0 Color; Tables: 2 B&W, 0 Color; Exhibits: 3 B&W, 0 Color Audience Professional & Vocational US Release Date 2010-01-28 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159796415;
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ISBN-13: 9780470559680
Book Title: Prioritizing Academic Programs and Services
Number of Pages: 256 Pages
Publication Name: Prioritizing Academic Programs and Services: Reallocating Resources to Achieve Strategic Balance, Revised and Updated
Language: English
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Item Height: 236 mm
Subject: Coaching & Career Guidance
Publication Year: 2010
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Item Weight: 438 g
Author: Robert C. Dickeson
Item Width: 156 mm
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