Resource management in educational institutions
Not offered in 1995
Dr B J Spicer
Clayton * Prohibitions: Not available to students who completed GED2616 at BEd or BEdSt level
This subject is designed to meet the concerns of senior administrators and middle-level managers with the key issues of resource allocation and management at the micro or institutional level of the school, college or university - private and public. It examines both the theoretical and practical issues in the allocation and control of human, financial and other resources and facilities in the various types of institutions under situations of expanding, contracting and constant funding. Specific topics will include financial planning and control, program budgeting, personnel issues (ie staffing) in resource allocation, space planning and effective facility usage and management. The significance of key central policy concepts including performance evaluation, accountability, multi-skilling, interface management, mobilisation of community resources and so on, for the institution will be examined in detail. Computer applications in resource management and administration will be another key focus with workshop sessions using management software packages currently in use in schools and other educational institutions.
Assessment
Seminar participation * Two minor papers * One major assignment * A short seminar presentation
Recommended text
Caldwell B J and Spinks J M The self-managing school Falmer, 1988