Title: Budgets and financial management in higher education /
Authors: Barr, Margaret J.; McClellan, George S.
Publisher: Jossey-Bass,
Year: 2011
Subjects: Education, Higher United States Finance; Universities and colleges United States Business management.; Education
Abstract: "In today's challenging economic climate, college and university administrators need reliable financial advice for helping their institutions thrive. Thoroughly revised and updated, this book is designed to help new administrators understand and become more proficient in their financial management role within the institution. Written in an accessible style, so that the book's guidance to immediate use, the book is grounded in the latest knowledge and filled with illustrative examples from across all types of institutions. This is an ideal resource for courses in graduate programs in higher education leadership and administration"--
Contents: Figures, tables, and exhibits -- Preface -- About the authors -- The fiscal context and the role of the budget manager -- Primary elements of the budget: revenue and expenses -- Understanding budgets -- Management of the budget cycle -- Understanding auxiliary and capital budgets -- Problems and pitfalls in budget management -- Managing budget fluctuations -- Glossary of terms -- Index.