Fitting Form To Function Book

The way in which the various departments within colleges and universities are organized has a direct impact on their effectiveness. Factors such as reporting structures, what kinds of committees are formed, and how the administration and faculty collaborate to make decisions all play key roles in how well an institution meets its objectives. In a series of succinct chapters, the author examines the functions of each department within an academic institution, then offers explicit recommendations on the types of organizational structures and processes that are best suited to carry them out.

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Weingartner (philosophy, U. of Pittsburgh) draws on his long experience administering departments and colleges to offer advice on the organization and function of higher education institutions and how the two can be integrated. Among the organizational elements he examines are reporting structures, types of committees, the faculty senate, academic departments, and collaboration between the administration and faculty. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)