Budgets and Financial Management in Higher Education

By Margaret J. Barr (Author)

3rd Edition, English, Published by Jossey-Bass, January 31, 2018

This book is an essential guide for new administrators such as department chairs, directors, and deans to understand and effectively manage their financial roles within higher education institutions. Accessible and practical, it offers valuable guidance that can be immediately applied in the workplace. Ideal for courses in graduate programs focusing on higher education leadership and administration, this book covers:

• An introduction to the basics of budgeting and fiscal management in higher education
• The elements of a budget, the budget cycle, and steps for creating a budget
• Strategies to avoid common pitfalls and problems associated with managing budgets
• Effective methods for dealing with resource losses
• End-of-chapter reflection questions and an expanded glossary of terms

Written in plain language, this volume provides practical approaches to many complex issues in fiscal management.