Farris, David A.

Understanding University Committees : How to Manage and Participate Constructively in Institutional Governance. - 1st ed. - 1 online resource (233 pages)

Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Table of Contents -- Foreword -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- 1 What is a Committee? -- 2 The Ideal State -- 3 Committee Foundations -- 4 Committee Composition -- 5 Committee Planning and Management -- 6 Committee Leadership -- 7 Committee Member Characteristics -- 8 Committee Group Dynamics -- 9 Committee Life Cycle -- 10 Closing Thoughts -- Appendix: Virtual Committees -- References -- Author and Contributors -- Index.

This book provides guidance on how to create committees that are conducive to fair, equitable, and engaging participative decision-making experiences to yield the best results and to promote enthusiasm for participation in committees, whether as chairs or committee members.

9781000973624


Universities and colleges-United States-Administration.


Electronic books.

LB2341 .F377 2020

378.101