Learning Resources

Abstract: Examines the importance of intellectual capital, defined as the creative, scholarly and pedagogical capability of faculty and staff. Argues that the intense accumulation of such capital is the greatest asset of higher education institutions, thus requiring special planning efforts that acknowledge this importance and protect it. Analyzes various contemporary academic teaching, research, and governance elements that support and constrain intellectual capital.

Abstract: Increasingly, historic or merely old houses near campuses are being absorbed by universities to fulfill their educational mission and round out the facilities inventory. But are they worth converting? Experts in assessing and adapting these residential structures discuss the pro's and con's.

Abstract: There have been several policy-driven changes in South Dakota's public higher education system over the past five years. Many of these changes have purposefully occurred as policy makers and higher education leaders have utilized various strategies to tie higher education activity to state priorities.

Abstract: This article compares postsecondary education organizations by examining dimensions of educational delivery and organizational structure along with current institutional examples. The first section attempts to clarify key environmental changes occurring in postsecondary education delivery and organization. The next section provides an approach to thinking about the archetypes of postsecondary educational organization within that environment based on the variety of institutional forms that are emerging. In the final section, the article considers implications for institutional planners who are trying to manage the complexities resulting from the organizational arrangements discussed in this article.

Abstract: Considers the nature of change in higher education institutions, and offers an explanation for why change occurs as it does in colleges and universities. The author cites multiple goals and measures of success, coupled with an anti-authoritarian institutional culture in the business of providing services rather than products, as reasons why change often occurs slowly and circuitously. In addition, five change-inhibitors peculiar to the public sector are examined, and suggestions for implementing change in public higher education are provided.

Abstract: Examines changes in the demographics and needs of today’s college and university students, and the implications for campus planning at all levels: academic, financial, and facilities. Because the pool of students has increasingly diversified, so there is a need for a greater range of types of institutions. Suggests that the institutions that are most aware of their core values, strengths, and limitations will be the ones most successful in addressing the needs of a today’s student population.

Abstract: Contends that profound societal changes and sharper delineation among higher education institutions suggests a need for new planning procedures and practices. Asserts that planning must now focus on structural changes appropriate to a particular type of institution. Advocates studying innovations occurring outside traditional institutions and promoting substantive structural changes rather than incremental strategic ones. Reexamining the reform efforts of successful leaders in higher education history might yield some clues as to how to proceed in this new stage of higher education planning.