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Dickeson, Robert Celmer was born on June 28, 1940 in Independence, Missouri, United States. Son of James Houston and Sophie Stephanie (Celmer) Dickeson.
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Prioritizing Academic Programs and Services Revised and Updated Increasing economic concerns make the new edition of this best-selling classic an invaluable resource for those who want and need to implement a proven step-by-step approach to reallocating resources in tough times. Thoroughly revised and updated, Prioritizing Academic Programs and Services includes new recommendations from the field, communication strategies for more successful campus implementation, a new section on the sources of hidden costs, and a Prioritization Process and Implementation workbook designed to help administrators avoid costly mistakes. This book includes access to additional content online, including models for prioritization from a variety of campuses. Based on the author's extensive consulting experience, this necessary and timely resource offers the best advice for addressing the current economic concerns affecting most colleges and universities. Praise for Prioritizing Academic Programs and ServicesFor more than a decade, higher education leaders have turned to Dickeson's practical guide to academic program assessment. These newly expanded approaches are just in time for today's competitive environment." —Suzanne Shipley, president, Shepherd University Dickeson provides a compelling rationale for program prioritization as well as a practical planning structure that promotes alignment between programs, resources, and university mission. Presidents and provosts can use his approach to frame campus discussions around the future of the institution and away from legacy programs whose time has passed." —Kyle R. Carter, provost and senior vice chancellor, Western Carolina University Dickeson's approach ensures that critical decisions regarding academic programs and resource allocation are aligned with strategic goals and institutional mission. As one of the early adopters of the process that he proposes, I am convinced that it is a powerful and practical tool for any college or university committed to remaining focused, resilient, vital, and relevant in a dynamic and increasingly challenging environment." —David Maxwell, president, Drake University Robert C. Dickeson is a higher education consultant, president emeritus of the University of Northern Colorado, and former senior vice president of Lumina Foundation for Education.
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Prioritizing Academic Programs and Services: Reallocating Resources to Achieve Strategic Balance, Revised and Updated (Josse Bass Higher and Adult Education) HardcoverRobert C. Dickeson (Author) Stanley O. Ikenberry (Foreword)
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Dickeson, Robert Celmer was born on June 28, 1940 in Independence, Missouri, United States. Son of James Houston and Sophie Stephanie (Celmer) Dickeson.
Bachelor of Arts Missouri, 1962. Master of Arts, University Missouri, 1963. Doctor of Philosophy, University Missouri, 1968.
Postgraduate, University Northern Colorado, 1972. Postgraduate institute educational management, Harvard University, 1973.
Administrative assistant, U. Missouri, Columbia, 1962-1964;
director student activities, U. Missouri, Columbia, 1964-1968;
assistant dean students, U. Missouri, Columbia, 1968-1969;
dean student affairs, Northern Arizona U., Flagstaff, 1969-1970;
associate professor political science, Northern Arizona U., Flagstaff, 1970-1976;
professor, Northern Arizona U., Flagstaff, 1976-1981;
on leave, Northern Arizona U., Flagstaff, 1979-1981;
vice president student affairs, Northern Arizona U., Flagstaff, 1970-1979;
vice president, university relations, Northern Arizona U., Flagstaff, 1973-1979;
director, Arizona Department Administration, Phoenix, 1979-1981;
president, U. Northern Colorado, Greeley, 1981-1991;
professor political science, U. Northern Colorado, Greeley, 1981-1987, 88-91;
chief of staff to governor, executive director Office of State Planning and Budgeting, State of Colorado, 1987;
president, Noel/Levitz Centers Inc., Iowa City, Iowa., 1991-1997;
division president, United States of America Group, Inc., Indianapolis, 1995-1997. Senior vice president United States of America Group Foundation, since 1997. Adjunct Professor U. Colorado, Denver, 1987, Arizona State University, Tempe, 1979-1981.
National vice-chairman Certified Public Manager Policy Board, 1980-1981. Planning and management consultant. Member university advisory council American Council on Life Insurance.
Director United Bank of Greeley. Member President' Commission National Collegiate Athletic Association, 1989-1991. Member National Commision on Minorities in Higher Education, 1989-1991.
National consultant Office of Women in Higher Education, American Council on Education, since 1989.
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Member national council Boy Scouts American, 1976—1981. International trustee Sigma Alpha Epsilon Foundation, 1993—1997. Active Boy Scouts American, vice president Grand Canyon council Flagstaff, 1974—1976, president, 1976—1979, member T. Roosevelt council, 1979—1981, member Long's Peak council, 1981—1987.
Chairman Governor's Commission Merit Systems Reform, 1979—1980, Governor's Regulatory Review Council, 1980—1981, Governor's Commission Higher Education, 1983—1986. Member Governor's Commission Excellence Education, 1983—1986, Governor's Council Creative Schools, 1989—1991. Commissioner Colorado Education Commission of States, 1987—1991.
Board trustees Jefferson Club University Missouri, since 2009. Senior council Widmeyor Communications, since 2008. Member state committee Arizona Democratic Committee, 1970—1972.
President board trustees United Methodist, 1974. Board trustees Jefferson Club, since 2009. Board fellow Rocky Mountain Leadership Institute, since 2006, Research Advisory Council, Association of Governing Boards.
Senior vice president Navitas Cancer Foundation, 2007—2009. Member of American Society for Public Administration (Arizona executive board, Superior Service award 1981), American Association State Colleges and Universities (chairman council doctoral granting institutions, Meritorious Service award 1991), National Association Student Administrators (regional council 1974-1979), Association Public College and University President (president 1985-1987), College Student Personnel Institute (academy council 1969-1973), American Academy Political and Social Science, American Political Science Association, Columbia Club (Indianapolis), Rotary, Kiwanis (president 1975-1976), Newcomen Society, Phi Kappa Phi.
Married Ludmila Ann Weir, June 22, 1963. Children: Elizabeth Ann, Cynthia Marie.