Prioritizing Academic Programs and Services

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Prioritizing Academic Programs and Services Revised and Updated Increasing economic concerns make the new edition of thisbest-selling classic an invaluable resource for those who want andneed to implement a proven step-by-step approach to reallocatingresources in tough times. Thoroughly revised and updated,Prioritizing Academic Programs and Services includes newrecommendations from the field, communication strategies for moresuccessful campus implementation, a new section on the sources ofhidden costs, and a Prioritization Process and Implementationworkbook designed to help administrators avoid costly mistakes.This book includes access to additional content online, includingmodels for prioritization from a variety of campuses. Based on theauthor's extensive consulting experience, this necessary and timelyresource offers the best advice for addressing the current economicconcerns affecting most colleges and universities. Praise for Prioritizing Academic Programs and ServicesFor morethan a decade, higher education leaders have turned to Dickeson'spractical guide to academic program assessment. These newlyexpanded approaches are just in time for today's competitiveenvironment." --Suzanne Shipley, president, Shepherd University Dickeson provides a compelling rationale for programprioritization as well as a practical planning structure thatpromotes alignment between programs, resources, and universitymission. Presidents and provosts can use his approach to framecampus discussions around the future of the institution and awayfrom legacy programs whose time has passed." --Kyle R. Carter, provost and senior vice chancellor, WesternCarolina University Dickeson's approach ensures that critical decisions regardingacademic programs and resource allocation are aligned withstrategic goals and institutional mission. As one of the earlyadopters of the process that he proposes, I am convinced that it isa powerful and practical tool for any college or universitycommitted to remaining focused, resilient, vital, and relevant in adynamic and increasingly challenging environment." --David Maxwell, president, Drake University Robert C. Dickeson is a higher education consultant, presidentemeritus of the University of Northern Colorado, and former seniorvice president of Lumina Foundation for Education.

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