Budgets and Financial Management in Higher Education

by Margaret J. Barr, George S. McClellan

Budgets and Financial Management in Higher Education This thoroughly updated and expanded edition of the classic resource The Jossey-Bass Academic Administrator's Guide to Budgets and Financial Management will help administrators become more proficient in their financial management roles. Grounded in the latest knowledge and filled with illustrative examples from diverse institutions, as well as helpful reflection questions, the book's guidance can be put to immediate use. In addition, the authors suggest ways of avoiding common pitfalls and address what to do when faced with budget fluctuations and changing fiscal environments. "This book is vitally important for understanding the complex financial underpinnings of higher education. Could there be a more critical time for administrators to add to their knowledge in this area? I don't think so."
— EUGENE S. SUNSHINE, senior vice president for business and finance, Northwestern University "The authors have produced an easily readable and valuable resource for board members, administrators, students, faculty, or anyone interested in knowing about budgeting and the budgeting process. Their treatment of the subject is thorough and complete."
— LARRY H. DIETZ, vice chancellor for student affairs, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale "This is the best 'nitty-gritty-how-to' book on university budgeting that I have found. My graduate students at both the master's and doctoral levels have found it to be a comprehensive, insightful, and useful tool in their graduate studies."
— LINDA KUK, program chair, Higher Education Graduate Programs, and associate professor of education, Colorado State University

Genres: Professional Development, Reference, Education, Nonfiction, School, Management

206 pages, Hardcover

First published December 7, 2010

Reviews

[Alex French · Rating 3 out of 5]

Okay as a big glossary of terms and general concepts, but I didn't see much depth or insight.

[Ethan · Rating 4 out of 5]

This text did a great job of establishing the basics of budget management. I think the best part was how the book was sectioned off on each of the topics making it easy to go back and review aspects as needed.
The book gave me a greater appreciation for what a budget manager goes through and my role in supporting that individual.

[Rachel D’Onofrio · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good intro book to budgeting in higher ed; easy to read and comprehend.

[Beflow06 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good book for beginners just stepping into the world of budgets and finances in Higher Education.

[Cheri · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a thorough text, and it probably serves better as a reference than as a book to be read straight through. I would have preferred some more examples for the principles expressed.

[Rachel]

Unlike most books I quit reading, I didn't dislike this book...just ran out of ILL renewals. Will try to re-request it and finish it some other time.

[Brian · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good primer for those of us who don't know a line item from a pop-tart. Slightly more accessible than the Goldstein book on the same subject.

[CJ Venable · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great introduction to the budgeting process, different kinds of budgets, and considerations for both budget shortfalls and windfalls.

[Jayne · Rating 2 out of 5]

this book was okay. Some chapters better than other. There has to be more up to date information of Budget and Financial Mngt in Higher Education.

[Bre · Rating 2 out of 5]

Well... It was just general knowledge about budget and finance in higher ed. Appropriate title, and glad it's over.

[Kris InTheCardigan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Helpful to a new Department or unit director

[Annette]

This was strictly a work related read.