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Newly appointed academic managers are often unsure how to effectively manage their department's fiscal affairs. The Jossey-Bass Academic Administrator's Guide to Budgets and Financial Management is specifically designed for administrators who need guidance for managing the fiscal resources of a department or unit. Using this book, administrators can learn to better understand the broad fiscal context of their institutions and thereby master their own role and function within the institution.
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Writing for newly appointed academic managers who find themselves managing the fiscal resources of a department or unit, Barr (emerita, education and social policy, Northwestern U.) explains the broad fiscal context of academic institutions and outlines the role of the administrator. She explains the basics of budgeting and fiscal management in higher education, defines elements of a budget and the steps for creating one, suggests ways of avoiding common pitfalls, and includes strategies for dealing with loss of resources. Checklists and a glossary are included. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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