Word: centralization
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Rudenstine also came to Harvard aiming to take on the way the schools beneath the Harvard umbrella do business. The central administration of the University, headquartered in Mass. Hall, had very little power over the branches of the school that--theoretically--answered...
Though some say it has made possible the politically perilous quest of bringing power to the central administration, his understated modus operandi has undoubtedly been a detriment to the University in other ways...
...June: In order to increase the power of the central administration, Rudenstine creates the position of provost, a central administrative authority just below the president, and names Jerry R. Green to the post...
...April 8: Green resigns as provost. He said he was frustrated by Rudenstines lack of support in creating a University-wide science policy, establishing a retirement policy for professors and enhancing fundraising for the central administration. Rudenstine appoints Kennedy School Dean Albert Carnesale the new provost. May 12: The $2.1 billion capital campaign kicks off with the ultimate goal to bring Harvard into the next century. Funds are to be used for physical renovations, technological upgrades, and teaching...
...making the plans for the GTC leaders say they must keep in mind the unique feature of Harvard's organization: the decentralized relationship between the various schools and the central administration...