Purpose: The purpose of the development of the paper was due to the seemingly endless searching for deans to replace the former dean of three to four years. Design/methodology/approach: The paper was developed around the present relevant secondary data. Findings: The key findings of the paper were that deans were being replaced due to the…

This paper proposes a theoretical, yet practical, framework for managing the formation process of students unrealistic expectations in a college course. Using relational contracting theory, alternative teacher interventions, aimed at effective management of students expectations about the course, are described. Also, the formation of the student…

Introduces the multidimensional concept of "timescape" within online education management. Outlines the increasing relevance of time as a strategic variable for educational management, discusses specific dimensions of the timescape construct across different levels of time orientation important to online education, and addresses the research and…