Universities as complex enterprises : how academia works, why it works these ways, and where the university enterprise is headed /: how academia works, why it works these ways, and where the university enterprise is headed. ([2016])

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: William B. Rouse.
• Authors: Rouse, William B
• Contents: Contents Preface Chapter 1: Introduction and Overview 1.1. Overall Approach 1.2. Universities as Complex Systems 1.3. Complex Adaptive Systems 1.4. Universities as Complex Adaptive Systems 1.4.1. Nonlinear, Dynamic Behavior 1.4.2. Independent Agents 1.4.3. Goals and Behaviors that Differ or Conflict 1.4.4. Intelligent and Learning Agents 1.4.5. Self-Organization 1.4.6. No Single Point(s) of Control 1.4.7. Implications 1.5. Overview of Chapters 1.5.1. Chapter 1: Introduction & Overview 1.5.2. Chapter 2: Evolution of the Research University 1.5.3. Chapter 3: Mission & Structure 1.5.4. Chapter 4: Leadership & Governance 1.5.5. Chapter 5: Administration 1.5.6. Chapter 6: Money & Space 1.5.7. Chapter 7: Promotion & Tenure 1.5.8. Chapter 8: Education Programs 1.5.9. Chapter 9: Research & Intellectual Property 1.5.10. Chapter 10: Rankings & Brand Value 1.5.11. Chapter 11: Transformation Scenarios 1.5.12. Chapter 12: Exploring the Future References Chapter 2: Evolution of the Research University 2.1. Early Universities in Europe 2.1.1. University of Bologna 2.1.2. University of Paris 2.1.3. University of Oxford 2.1.4. University of Padua 2.1.5. University of Cambridge 2.1.6. Summary 2.2. Early Universities in America 2.3. Humboldt’s Innovation 2.4. Morrill Acts 2.5. Bush and NSF 2.6. Engineering Science 2.7. Today’s Research Universities 2.8. Conclusions References Chapter 3: Mission and Structure 3.1. Mission 3.1.1. Athletics 3.2. Structure 3.2.1. Ecosystem – Society & Government 3.2.2. Structure -- Campuses, Colleges, Schools and Departments 3.2.3. Processes – Education, Research & Service 3.2.4. Practices – Education, Research & Service 3.2.5. Research Centers 3.2.6. Appointments 3.3. Conclusions References Chapter 4: Leadership and Governance 4.1. Leadership 4.1.1. Leadership and Change 4.1.2. Leadership and Time 4.1.3. Stewards of the Status Quo 4.1.4. Leading Research Centers 4.1.5. Leadership Experiences 4.2. Governance 4.2.1. Governing Boards 4.2.2. Administration and Faculty 4.2.3. Other Players 4.2.4. Governance Experiences 4.3. Conclusions References Chapter 5: Administration 5.1. Number of Administrators And Costs 5.2. Performance Evaluation 5.3. Conflict Management 5.3.1. Conflicts Within Organizations 5.3.2. Conflicts Across Organizations 5.3.3. People Conflicts 5.4. Compliance and Abuse 5.5. Marketing & Communications 5.5.1. Book Series 5.6. The Costs of Conformity 5.7. Conclusions References Chapter 6: Money & Space 6.1. Economics Of Higher Education 6.1.1. Value Of Education 6.1.2. Economists’ Views 6.1.3. Government Subsidies 6.1.4. Higher Education Bubble 6.1.5. Public Endowment 6.2. Costs Of Higher Education 6.2.1. Cost Disease 6.2.2. Cost Analyses 6.2.3. Indirect Costs 6.2.4. Staffing Patterns 6.2.5. Student & Institutional Debt 6.3. Revenue -- Tuition 6.4. Revenue – Government Dependencies 6.5. Revenue – Fundraising 6.5.1. Fundraising Experiences 6.5.2. Summary 6.6. Lessons Learned 6.7. Overall Economic Model 6.8. Space 6.9. Conclusions References Chapter 7: Promotion & Tenure 7.1. Nature and Roles of Faculty 7.1.1. Academic Disciplines 7.1.2. Faculty Impact 7.1.3. Tenure Track vs. Non-Tenure Track Faculty 7.1.4. Availability of Faculty Positions 7.1.5. Faculty Turnover 7.1.5.1. Faculty Work life 7.1.5.2. Morale 7.2. Nature of Tenure Decisions 7.3. Promotion and Tenure Experiences 7.3.1. What Really Counts 7.3.2. Making the Case 7.4. Model of Tenure Decision Making 7.5. Conclusions References Chapter 8: Education Programs 8.1. STEM Challenges 8.2. Student Population 8.3. Value of Education 8.4. Degree Programs 8.5. Curricula and Courses 8.6. Delivery of Education 8.7. Teaching Experiences 8.8. Workforce Model 8.9. Conclusions References Chapter 9: Research & Intellectual Property 9.1. Challenges 9.1.1. Peer Review 9.1.2. Bibliometrics 9.1.3. Funding 9.2. Research Experiences 9.2.1. Libraries & Networks 9.2.2. Limits of Modeling 9.2.3. Healthcare Delivery 9.2.4. Interactive Visualization 9.2.5. Government Sponsors 9.2.6. Industry Sponsors 9.3. Research Model 9.3.1. Submission of Articles 9.3.2. Citation of Articles 9.3.3. Submission of Proposals 9.3.4. Overall Model 9.4. Intellectual Property 9.4.1. Spinoff Experiences 9.5. Conclusions References Chapter 10: Rankings & Brand Value 10.1. Ranking Schemes 10.2. Example Of Moving Up 10.3. Determinants of Rankings 10.4. Brand Value 10.4.1. Model of Brand Value 10.4.2. Example 10.5. Conclusions References Chapter 11: Transformation Scenarios 11.1. Forces For Change 11.1.1. Costs and Benefits 11.1.2. Globalization 11.1.2.1. A Tsunami of Talent 11.1.3. Technology 11.2. Organizational Change 11.2.1. Theory and Practice 11.3. Four Scenarios 11.3.1. Driving Forces 11.3.2. Clash of Titans 11.3.3. Hot, Flat & Crowded 11.3.4. Lifespan Mecca 11.3.5. Network U. 11.3.6. Implications 11.4. Transforming Academia 11.4.1. Clash of Titans 11.4.2. Hot, Flat & Crowded 11.4.3. Lifespan Mecca 11.4.4. Network U. 11.5. How Change Happens 11.6. Conclusions References Chapter 12: Exploring the Future 12.1. Sensitivity Analyses 12.2. Scenario Variations 12.2.1. Clash Of Titans 12.2.2. Hot, Flat & Crowded 12.2.3. Lifespan Mecca 12.2.4. Network U. 12.2.5. Projections 12.3. Policy Implications 12.3.1. Across Scenarios 12.3.2. Within Scenarios 12.3.3. Summary 12.4. Extensions 12.5. Conclusions References Index
• Publisher Details: Hoboken, New Jersey : Wiley
• Publication Date: 2016
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations
• Subjects: 378.101; Universities and colleges -- Administration; Universities and colleges -- Business management; System theory -- Mathematical models
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781119245889
• Related ISBNs: 9781119244875
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.
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