Truth and consequences

When an emotionally charged issue creates a public crisis at a college or university, the institution must be prepared to react calmly. Truth and Consequences uses a series of actual case studies to demonstrate how staff members in a number of colleges and universities have responded to circumstances that demanded public accountability. These case studies cover such wide-ranging issues as racial conflict, the integrity of research results, student drug use, and the firing of a popular football coach. This book will benefit presidents, chancellors, and boards of trustees, as well as faculty members, administrators, and officials responsible for development, alumni relations, legislative relations, and public affairs. The author's descriptions of public and private struggles, human interplay, and complex events will also make compelling reading for others concerned with higher education.