Managing Technological Change: Strategies for College and University Leaders

"This timely book will certainly become a required read for everyuniversity administrator grappling with the complexities oftechnology and education. Tony Bates has combined an impressivedepth of experience and practice to produce an authoritative andwell-reasoned approach. Bravo." (Bruce Pennycook, vice-principal,Information Systems and Technology, McGill University)

"Digital technologies are revolutionizing the practices of teachingand learning at colleges and universities all around the world.This book will be helpful for all those who are planning andmanaging such organizational and technological change on theircampuses." (Timothy W. Luke, executive director, Institute forDistance and Distributed Learning, Virginia Tech)

"I found myself nodding frequently while reading this book. Many'early adopters' will identify with the arguments presented andwill appreciate the extAnded discussion. Bates shares insights thatcould save much frustration in dealing with both the technology andthe impact of technology on academia." (James B. Patton, associateprofessor and Haskell Power Engineering Professor, Electrical andComputer Engineering, University of Maine)

"This book is a must read for anyone in higher education who dealswith technology, teaching, administration, or some combination ofthese elements. [Managing Technological Change] hits a number ofnails right on their heads. It holds true to its intendedaudiences: administrators, academic department heads, and faculty.The messages for each are important and timely. Not only is thebook well written, but it is also comprehensive in nature. Itcovers topics of vital concern for all who are involved intechnology-enhanced or technology-based learning. In summary, thisbook is founded on principles. It speaks to the relevant issues. Itoffers numerous examples. It is well constructed and written. Hatsoff to Tony Bates." (Byron Burnham, International Review ofResearch in Open and Distance Learning: 1, 2)