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Bridging the Divide between Faculty and Administration: A Guide to Understanding Conflict in the Academy
UMass Boston Bookshelf
  • James L. Bess, New York University
  • Jay R. Dee, University of Massachusetts Boston
Description

Conflicts between faculty and administration have become particularly virulent and disruptive in recent years, as institutions have struggled to adapt to intensifying pressures for efficiency and accountability. Analyzing common sources of conflict and challenges on campus that impede attempts to address these conflicts, Bridging the Divide between Faculty and Administration provides a theory-driven and research-based approach for authentic discourse between faculty and administration. This important resource presents a wealth of strategies for improving communication in colleges and universities, ultimately enhancing organizational effectiveness and institutional performance.

Department
Leadership in Education
ISBN
415842735
Publication Date
1-1-2014
Publisher
Routledge
Keywords
  • faculty,
  • administration,
  • conflict in academia,
  • organizational effectiveness,
  • communication
Citation Information
James L. Bess and Jay R. Dee. "Bridging the Divide between Faculty and Administration: A Guide to Understanding Conflict in the Academy" New York, NY(2014)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/jay_dee/2/