Prioritizing Academic Programs and Services REVISED AND UPDATED Increasing economic concerns make the new edition of this best-selling classic an invaluable resource for those who want and need to implement a proven step-by-step approach to reallocating resources in tough times. Thoroughly revised and updated, Prioritizing Academic Programs and Services includes new recommendations from the field, communication strategies for more successful campus implementation, a new section on the sources of hidden costs, and a Prioritization Process and Implementation workbook designed to help administrators avoid costly mistakes. This book includes access to additional content online, including models for prioritization from a variety of campuses. Based on the author's extensive consulting experience, this necessary and timely resource offers the best advice for addressing the current economic concerns affecting most colleges and universities. Praise for Prioritizing Academic Programs and Services "e;For more than a decade, higher education leaders have turned to Dickeson's practical guide to academic program assessment. These newly expanded approaches are just in time for today's competitive environment."e; SUZANNE SHIPLEY, president, Shepherd University "e;Dickeson provides a compelling rationale for program prioritization as well as a practical planning structure that promotes alignment between programs, resources, and university mission. Presidents and provosts can use his approach to frame campus discussions around the future of the institution and away from legacy programs whose time has passed."e; KYLE R. CARTER, provost and senior vice chancellor, Western Carolina University "e;Dickeson's approach ensures that critical decisions regarding academic programs and resource allocation are aligned with strategic goals and institutional mission. As one of the early adopters of the process that he proposes, I am convinced that it is a powerful and practical tool for any college or university committed to remaining focused, resilient, vital, and relevant in a dynamic and increasingly challenging environment."e; DAVID MAXWELL, president, Drake University

Prioritizing Academic Programs and ServicesREVISED AND UPDATEDIncreasing economic concerns make the new edition of this best-selling classic an invaluable resource for those who want and need to implement a proven step-by-step approach to reallocating resources in tough times. Thoroughly revised and updated, Prioritizing Academic Programs and Services includes new recommendations from the field, communication strategies for more successful campus implementation, a new section on the sources of hidden costs, and a Prioritization Process and Implementation workbook designed to help administrators avoid costly mistakes. This book includes access to additional content online, including models for prioritization from a variety of campuses. Based on the author's extensive consulting experience, this necessary and timely resource offers the best advice for addressing the current economic concerns affecting most colleges and universities.Praise for Prioritizing Academic Programs and Services"For more than a decade, higher education leaders have turned to Dickeson's practical guide to academic program assessment. These newly expanded approaches are just in time for today's competitive environment."SUZANNE SHIPLEY, president, Shepherd University"Dickeson provides a compelling rationale for program prioritization as well as a practical planning structure that promotes alignment between programs, resources, and university mission. Presidents and provosts can use his approach to frame campus discussions around the future of the institution and away from legacy programs whose time has passed."KYLE R. CARTER, provost and senior vice chancellor, Western Carolina University"Dickeson's approach ensures that critical decisions regarding academic programs and resource allocation are aligned with strategic goals and institutional mission. As one of the early adopters of the process that he proposes, I am convinced that it is a powerful and practical tool for any college or university committed to remaining focused, resilient, vital, and relevant in a dynamic and increasingly challenging environment."DAVID MAXWELL, president, Drake University

Preface to the Revised Edition ixForeword to the First Edition xiiiStanley O. IkenberryPreface to the First Edition xviiAbout the Author xxv1. Recognizing the Need for Reform 12. Identifying Responsible Leadership 253. Reaffirming Institutional Mission 374. DefiningWhat Constitutes a Program 535. Selecting Appropriate Criteria 656. Measuring, Analyzing, Prioritizing 897. Anticipating Process Issues 1058. Implementing Program Decisions 1239. Achieving Strategic Balance 139Resource A: Outsourcing Practices in Higher Education 151Resource B: Sample Process Agenda Adopted by a Land-Grant University 155Resource C: Criteria for Measuring Administrative Programs 161Resource D: Case Studies: Excerpts from Implementation Plans 165Resource E: Sources of Hidden Costs 183Resource F: Model Communication Plan 187Resource G: Prioritization Process and Implementation 191References 213Index 221