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IHEnews Institute of Higher Education
An Institute of Higher Education Symposium in November featured George Keller, Grady Bogue, and John Thelin in a panel discussion moderated by Cameron Fincher (see picture below). The four focused on their recent book 100 Classic Books About Higher Education. The process used to select the books proved most interesting as did the discussion of higher education scholarship by four who have contributed to the development of the field. This symposium honored Cameron Fincher on the 50th anniversary of his joining the faculty of the University System of Georgia.
The Institute continued its Campus Conversations, a series that focuses on higher education issues. During fall semester Josef Broder, assistant dean for academic affairs in the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences spoke on "Creating a Forum for Interaction Among Teachers Across Disciplines." This presentation focused on the UGA Teaching Academy. Dr. Peter Jarvis of the University of Surrey in Great Britain presented a lecture, "Universities and Corporate Universities: The Higher Learning Industry in Global Society." His presentation featured an international perspective on the developing business of higher education. Dr. Susan Frost, a graduate of IHE and vice president for strategic development at Emory University delivered a paper, "Advancing a University: A Tale of a Global City." This presentation emphasized the evolution of research universities in the last twenty years. In addition to these many fine presentations, the Institute faculty engaged in developing a strategic plan during the term. Faculty met in all-day sessions for three days to formulate the plan. Dr. Steve Dempsey of the Carl Vinson Institute of Government facilitated the meetings. We are in the final phases of completing the plan and will share provisions with you at a later date. The Institute has had one major change in its faculty. Dr. Thomas Dyer, who served ably as vice president for instruction for several years, returned to the IHE faculty in January. We look forward to having him back full time in the Institute. He will be engaged in a study of the history of universities in the United States. Another development during the fall term has been the cuts in state budget support throughout the University of Georgia because of declining state revenues. This resulted in cuts of 2.5 percent for the remainder of the year and an additional 2.5 percent for next year. We were able to maintain all faculty positions, but the Institute budget will sustain cuts in graduate student support, in travel, and in our supplies budget. We hope to compensate the loss with our grant support and to work in other ways to minimize the impact of these cuts.
This series offers a forum to present and discuss research on education policy stemming from several disciplines. Two economists, Chris Cornwell and David Mustard presented the first lecture in October on "The Enrollment Effects of Merit-Based Financial Aid: Evidence from Georgia's HOPE Scholarship." The next presenter in November was Scott Thomas of the Institute of Higher Education, whose training emphasized sociology. His presentation was, "Longer-term Economic Impacts of College Quality, Academic Major, and Performance." Laurence O'Toole, with a doctorate in public administration, reported his study, "Public Management and Educational Performance: The Impact of Managerial Networking." Ken Meier, a political scientists from Texas A&M University, gave the January presentation. His lecture featured a paper, "Managing School Districts: The Contribution of Superintendent Quality."
The Journal of Higher Education Outreach and Engagement is a new publication of the Institute of Higher Education and the Office of the Vice President for Public Service and Outreach. Mel Hill is the editor of the journal that has published three issues to date. The journal seeks to serve as a forum to promote a continuing dialogue about the mission of service and outreach and its relationship to the missions of teaching and research. Contact the Institute for subscription information or visit the journal's web site.
The 33rd Annual Conference on Higher Education and the Law will be held this year on July 15-16, 2002, at the Georgia Center for Continuing Education in Athens. Confirmed speakers include Parker Young on "Current Issues in Student Life and Academic Affairs," and Gary Pavela on "Hot Topics in Higher Education." The format this year is being changed from previous years. The conference will begin on Monday at 10:00 and conclude on Tuesday at 3:30, including lunches and a reception on Monday afternoon. Ideas for additional topics and speakers are being accepted. Contact Mel Hill at mbhill@uga.edu, or Anne Jarvis at ajarvis@uga.edu or at 706-542-0579.
Dr. Kay J. Kohl, executive director, University Continuing Education Association, One Dupont Circle, Washington, D.C., will be the guest speaker on March 6th at 3:30 p.m. in Room 101, Meigs Hall. She will discuss financial aid issues for the part-time/adult higher education student.
By Cameron Fincher, George Keller, E. Grady Bogue, and John R. Thelin
This compendium by four professors and long-time students of higher education lists what they regard as 100 of the most important and influential books about U.S. colleges and universities in the 20th century. They are emphatic in saying that these 100 are not necessarily the classics. Readers may well want to add several of their own or even, as the authors say, to "howl" at a few of their selections. Their intent is to offer an appreciative compilation from an evolving literature.
Added to the compendium are essays by each author that enrich this volume by providing insights into the challenges of selecting the titles, the nature of writing about higher education, and the essence of American higher education itself. To order, phone 1-800-766-1156, fax 812-339-0018, or email orders@pdkintl.org.
Dr. Hutchinson is a member of the executive committee and one of the 13 charter members of the University of Georgia Teaching Academy. She currently serves on numerous campus committees and as a member of the Instructional Technology Leadership Team. In addition to her UGA program and committee involve, she teaches reading education, higher education, Honors courses, and freshman seminars.
After retiring in April 2002, Dr. Hutchinson will continue coordinating faculty support and development programs and mentoring Honors students. She anticipates teaching Honors and Franklin College seminars.
Recent Institute graduate Nancy A. Borkowski's dissertation is titled "Retrospective View of the Graduate Teaching Assistantship Experience." Her major professor was Ronald Simpson.
Allan Adams, a new student for Spring 2002, is Associate State Director and Public Service Associate for Business Outreach Services, Small Business Development Center, UGA.
Randy Swing (1998) has three recent publications in the area of assessment. They are as follows: "Dedicated Assessment Days: Mobilizing a Campus' Efforts," in Assessment Update (2001); (editor) Proving and Improving: Strategies for Assessing the First College Year (#33), National Resource Center for the First-Year Experience and Students in Transition; and "Assessment Listservs & Meta-Lists," in NASPA Net Results. Based on his recent research, Randy conducted a workshop for EDHI 8600 Assessment in Higher Education students on February 8th.
John Casey (1994) retired as director of the engineering department at the University of Georgia on January 31st with 29 years of service. UGA's engineering department, the consulting engineers for all University of Georgia buildings, is responsible for the buildings on UGA's main campus as well as other UGA units across the state.
The IHE graduates listed below submitted definitions to Oryx Press for the revision of Good's Dictionary of Education. At least 250 definitions have been forwarded to Oryx that was a collaborative effort by the twelve alumni, Dr. Fincher, and his graduate assistant, Doug Mann.
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The list of accomplishments for Sylvia Hutchinison is long indeed, and filled with many honors and awards. Among her current activities, Dr. Hutchinson serves as coordinator for a number of UGA faculty support and development programs including: the Postdoctoral Teaching Program, Peer Consulting Team, Beginning Faculty, and the Emeritus Master Teacher Program. She participates in the Honors mentoring program and mentors selected Honors students each year, as well as works with undergraduate researchers in the CURO program.