Issues in university divestment of stock in American corporations doing business in South Africa, in protest of apartheid, are discussed in light of the American experience with discrimination. Divestment options are examined. (MSE)

Oakland Community College allowed a "Chronicle" reporter to watch the college president selection process. Their experiences are described, and some lessons they learned are offered: the process is imperfect, consultants shape the process heavily, and "chemistry" makes the ultimate difference among the finalists. (MLW)

The January aspect of college administration refers to the Roman god Janus, who was capable of looking forward and backward simultaneously. It is applied to academic deans who must look toward both administrative superiors and subordinates, and the same two-directional interface is imposed on presidents, department chairmen, professors, and…

This monograph, directed to trustees and board members of independent colleges and universities, is intended to offer basic information about board and trustee responsibility; to highlight the principles of board and trustee membership; to help members keep themselves, the board, and their institution out of trouble; and to provide information on…

The theme of this monograph is sustainability, which is defined as development that meets the needs of present generations without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Sustainability, which is rooted in environmentalism, has been broadened to embrace an array of economic development policies, projects, and…

Building an effective board requires attention to trustees' roles and responsibilities, selection of new trustees, board organization, and criteria for measuring trustees' performance. Full participation is essential for effective decision-making, and six committees can be helpful: executive, nominating, finance, development, academic affairs, and…

Politics is seen as likely to play an important role in higher education during the 1980s. The best way to ensure continued public support and funding from the state is by demonstrating academic quality. Trustees must play a central role in political influence/pressure brought to bear on legislators. (MLW)

In critical times, it is suggested, anything that profoundly affects the basic mission and the ultimate survival of a college or university is a legitimate concern of trustees. The triple crisis facing higher education is identified: funding, quality control, and definition of purpose. (MLW)

A study of presidential search processes reveals a variety of organizations, procedures, and attitudes about appropriate and effective methods. Among the issues discussed are the dominance of local standards and considerations, the roles of faculty and trustees, recruitment and nomination, interviews, premature disclosure of the decision, and…

Four members of the Council for Women in Independent Schools discuss what private school trustees should know about women's issues, including those regarding curriculum, athletics, employer-employee relations, equal pay, women board members, and problems involved in searching for and hiring a woman school head. (Author/RW)

A capital campaign to build facilities for a new nursing division at Aurora College is described. Three suggestions are provided: draw up a detailed plan, there is no substitute for personal contact, and hard work is essential. (MLW)

The report shows that membership and corporate support have risen substantially, the Information Clearinghouse has expanded services, board-mentor visits have risen, publications have sold well and new publications have been added, and the budget will be balanced. (MSE)

Three proposals are seen as helping the university restore itself: (1) interdisciplinary teaching of academic and professional curricula; (2) the merging of teaching and research responsibilities with administrative responsibilities; and (3) the consolidation of applied research and clinical field services into a single experiential mode of…

Some suggestions on how a college development officer can relate to the president and to trustees are provided: getting the endorsement of top trustees, serving the president first, understanding how policy is made and implemented, knowing trustees personally, involving trustees in development planning, and backing institutional policy. (MLW)

The management of an institution's destiny is seen as resting in the hands of volunteers--its governing board. It is mandatory that the identification of individuals who can and will accept the role and responsibility of trustee volunteer be a crucial and primary procedure. The volunteer manager is described. (MLW)