Managing the Academic Unit Book

A resource for actual and aspiring academic leaders. Provides an overview and hands-on help for unit managers, and invites the head offices of universities and colleges to reconsider ways to release the energy available in academic units. Discussion encompasses resource allocation, decision making, student recruitment, and personnel, as well as qualities required of key players such as directors, deans, and heads of department. Case study material provides insider experience and advice on running an academic unit. Bolton is school administrator of the Management School at Lancaster University. Distributed by Taylor & Francis. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR