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DOUGLAS COLLEGE LIBRARY,

CENTRE FOR THE STUDY OF ADMINISTRATION IN EDUCATION

Faculty of Education, University of British Columbia Vancouver,B.C.

COURSE OFFERINGS IN 1980-81 RELATED TO POST-SECOMDARY EDUCATIONAL
ADMINISTRATION

In 1980-81 the Centre will offer four courses in the administration
of post-secondary education. Brief details are given below, to-
gether with a note on eligibility for registration in the courses.

EDUC 508 (section 012) (3 units): ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESSES AND
BEHAVIOUR IN POST-SECONDARY
INSTITUTIONS.

Instructor: Dr. J.H.M. Andrews : -

Time/Place: Mondays, 7.00-10.00 p.m., SSOB Seminar Room

The course draws upon organization theory and a variety of other
sources. The prime criterion for the selection,-of material is utility
for the administrator. Topics include: systems theory, decision-
making, internal and external politics, communication, leadership and
organizational change. Application to the special characteristics of
colleges and universities is stressed. Students are expected to be
familiar with either a college or a university and to have adminis-
trative experience, even if only of minor scope.

EDUC 559 (section 001) (1.1/2 units) :ADMINISTRATION OF POST SECONDARY
INSTITUTIONS

Instructor: Dr. J.H.A. Wallin

Time/Place: 1T.B.A.(Tentative dates are Feb. 4-6 and March 11-13,1981)

The course examines contemparary problems in the organization and ad-
ministration of post-secondary institutions. It will be offered in
two 3-day sessions separated by a one-month interval during which
students carry out a research project. Topics in the 1980 course in-
cluded: changing attitudes to post-secondary education and their
consequences for finance and control, recent reforms, the problem of
relevance, changing roles of post-secondary institutions, management
and forecasting in the B.C. system.

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