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Book SynopsisThis text argues that academic administration is different for administration or managing in business because of the special character of institutions of higher learning. The author claims that academic administration is a calling that assists institutions to carry out their mission.
Trade Review'Trust' is the key word in Weingartner's thoughtful study of ethical decision making in university management, The Moral Dimensions of Academic Administration. All higher education policy makers should read Dr. Weingartner's book. * Higher Education In Europe *
Weingartner offers thoughtful advise, insights garned from decades of participation, and especially useful reflections on the moral aspects of managing the enterprise. The book rewards readers with provocative issues on which to reflect. * Journal of the American Psychoanalytic Association *
It is surprising to learn that very little has been published concerning the moral contours of academic administration. Rudolph H. Weingartner provides a valuable corrective for this neglect and a useful foundation for future work. * Ethics, Place & Environment *
A well-organized philosophical overview of professional ethics, making it a useful resource for academic administrators. The sections on teaching and research offer discussions that would benefit advising administrators and faculty advisors. * NACADA Journal *
[Weingartner] is fully aware of the profundity and complexity of [his book's] subject matter. * Change: The Magazine of Higher Learning *
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Institutions of Higher Education Have Obligations Chapter 3 Colleges and Universities as Professional Insititutions Chapter 4 My Station and Its Duties Chapter 5 Quality: Teaching Chapter 6 Quality: Research Chapter 7 Supervision Chapter 8 Two Practices Chapter 9 Postscript Chapter 10 References Chapter 11 Appendix I: Educational Institutions as Tax Exempt Chapter 12 Appendix II: Statement on Professional Ethics of the American Association of University Professors Chapter 13 Appendix III: Statement of Professional Ethics of the Modern Language Association of America Chapter 14 Appendix IV: Statement of Good Practices by Law Professors in the Discharge of Their Ethical and Professional Responsibilities Chapter 15 Appendix V: On Teaching Chapter 16 [A] The Teaching Portfolio: A Checklist of Items to be Included Chapter 17 [B] Teaching Circles Chapter 18 [C] Considering Teaching in the Appointemtn of Faculty Members Chapter 19 Appendix VI: Scholars Fear 'Star' System May Undercut Their Mission Chapter 20 Appendix VII: The Theory of the Profession and Its Predicament Chapter 21 Index
