Title: Making sense of academic life : academics, universities, and change /
Authors: Taylor, Peter G., 1951-
Publisher: Society for Research into Higher Education : Open University Press,
Year: 1999
Subjects: College teachers.; College teaching.; Education, Higher Aims and objectives; Educational change; Universities and colleges Administration
Abstract: "This book helps academics to become players rather than pawns in the process of change. To do so it raises issues that might inform thinking about - and therefore reactions to - academics' experiences of their changing roles in changing universities."--BOOK JACKET. "In universities, the tradition is to change. The author looks at the big picture of change in higher education, and in academics' work and work environments. The focus is on the emergent educational role of academics, and the relationship between academics and their institutions."--BOOK JACKET.
Contents: 1. Setting the Scene -- 2. Visions of the Past and of the Future -- 3. Academics' Work and Working -- 4. Issues of Leadership and Management -- 5. Academics' New Work -- 6. How May We Be? -- 7. Moving On -- The Society for Research into Higher Education.