William G Bowen

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Locus of Authority: The Evolution of Faculty Roles in the Governance of Higher EducationPaperback, 30 May 2017

Locus of Authority: The Evolution of Faculty Roles in the Governance of Higher Education
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William G. Bowen
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William G. Bowen Memorial Series in Higher Education
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William G. Bowen Series, 83
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William G. Bowen Series, 104
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William G. Bowen Series, 85
Print Length
400 pages
Language
English
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Date Published
30 May 2017
ISBN-10
0691175667
ISBN-13
9780691175669

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Why colleges and universities should change their governance systems--and what could happen if they don't

Do higher education institutions have what it takes to reform effectively from within? Locus of Authority argues that every issue facing today's colleges and universities, from stagnant degree completion rates to worrisome cost increases, is exacerbated by a century-old system of governance that desperately requires change. While prior studies have focused on boards of trustees and presidents, few have looked at the place of faculty within the governance system. Bowen and Tobin explore whether departments remain the best ways through which to organize decision making and if the concepts of academic freedom and shared governance need to be sharpened and redefined. Using case studies of four very different institutions, the authors demonstrate that college and university governance has capably adjusted to the necessities of the moment and governance norms and policies should be assessed in the context of historical events. They also demonstrate that successful reform depends on the artful consideration of technological, financial, and cultural developments. Locus of Authority shows that the consequences of not addressing college and university governance are more than the nation can afford.

Product Details

Authors:
William G BowenEugene M Tobin
Book Format:
Paperback
Country of Origin:
US
Date Published:
30 May 2017
Dimensions:
21.34 x 13.72 x 2.54 cm
Genre:
Higher Education
ISBN-10:
0691175667
ISBN-13:
9780691175669
Language:
English
Location:
Princeton
Pages:
400
Weight:
453.59 gm

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