Publications

The principals of the Yardley Research Group were the editors of the Journal for Higher Education Strategists, a quarterly devoted to the study of colleges and universities in the context of their environments. The journal addressed research and technology transfer, institutional infrastructure, institutional productivity, curriculum and programming, and market assessment and planning.

The journal was published by Peterson's, part of the Thomson Corporation. The following essays have been reproduced with the permission of the publisher. To view an essay, please click on the title.

Allison, Maria T. “Tension and Transformation: The Challenges of Doctoral Education.” Journal for Higher Education Strategists: Volume 1, Number 2, pp. 123-146.

Apple, Tom. “Transformation of the Graduate Program of a Technological Research University.” Journal for Higher Education Strategists: Volume 2, Number 1, pp. 3-20.

Bass, Scott A., Tull, Renetta G., Rutledge, Janet C., Jackson, Mary Ellen, and Summers, Michael F. “Paving the Pathway to the Professions: Institutional Practices to Facilitate the Success of a Diverse Doctoral Student Population.” Journal for Higher Education Strategists: Volume 1, Number 3, pp. 261-300.

Benoit, Joseph N., Mohr, Thomas M., and Shabb, Cynthia H. “Entry-Level Doctoral Degrees: Issues Facing Graduate Schools.” Journal for Higher Education Strategists: Volume 2, Number 1, pp. 39-56.

Calzonetti, Frank J. “Navigating Local Economic Development Expectations at an Emerging Research University: Raising Academic Stature vs. Rapid Local Returns.” Journal for Higher Education Strategists: Volume 1, Number 1, pp. 33-50.

Cherwitz, Richard A. and Boyd, Susan Alvarado. “Intellectual Entrepreneurship: Educational Vision and Recruitment Strategy.” Journal for Higher Education Strategists: Volume 2, Number 1, pp. 57-66.

Ditchkofsky, Michael P. “Solutions to Budget Crisis: Editor’s Introduction to a Special Issue on Financing Higher Education.” Journal for Higher Education Strategists: Volume 1, Number 4, pp. 341-344.

Ditchkofsky, Michael P. “Universities and their Contexts: Editor’s Introduction to the Inaugural Edition of the Journal for Higher Education Strategists.” Journal for Higher Education Strategists: Volume 1, Number 1, pp. 3-10.

Feeny, JoAnne, Mumpower, Jeryl L., and Santiago, Carlos E. “Research Universities and Public/Private Partnerships in the Knowledge-based Economy.” Journal for Higher Education Strategists: Volume 1, Number 4, pp. 367-386.

Festervand, Troy A. “Study Abroad Programs as a Professional Development Tool for International Business Faculty: An Administrative Perspective.” Journal for Higher Education Strategists: Volume 1, Number 2, pp. 147-166.

Hart, Ann Weaver. “Excellence with Frugality: Making It Work at the University of New Hampshire.” Journal for Higher Education Strategists: Volume 1, Number 4, pp. 345-366.

Heintze, Michael R. and Hays, Stephanie J. “Closing the Gaps in Texas: The Texas Tech University Pathway Program.” Journal for Higher Education Strategists: Volume 1, Number 2, pp. 167-190.

Isaacson, John. “Presidential Compensation: the Politics, the Strategies, and the Numbers.” Journal for Higher Education Strategists: Volume 1, Number 4, pp. 437-450.

Klomparens, Karen L., Beck, John P., Larson, R. Sam, and Brockman, Julie. “Setting Expectations and Resolving Conflicts in Graduate Education.” Journal for Higher Education Strategists: Volume 2, Number 1, pp. 21-38.

Koropchak, John, A., Rice, Prudence M., Mead, John, and Wilson, David. “Reinventing the Mid-level Research University.” Journal for Higher Education Strategists: Volume 1, Number 1, pp. 11-32.

Kwirim, Alvin L. “An Overview of Indirect Costs.” Journal for Higher Education Strategists: Volume 1, Number 4, pp. 387-436.

Lorden, Joan F. and Martin, Lawrence. “Educational Effectiveness of Doctoral Education.” Journal for Higher Education Strategists: Volume 1, Number 2, pp. 191-200.

Middaugh, Michael F. “A Benchmarking Approach to Managing Instructional Costs and Enhancing Faculty Productivity.” Journal for Higher Education Strategists: Volume 1, Number 3, pp. 221-242.

Ortega, Suzanne. “Enhancing the Infrastructure of Graduate Education: The Crucial Role of the Director of Graduate Studies.” Journal for Higher Education Strategists: Volume 1, Number 1, pp. 51-64.

Romero, Van. “The University’s Role in Homeland Security Technology Development.” Journal for Higher Education Strategists: Volume 1, Number 4, pp. 451-458.

Schneider, Carol Geary. “Setting Greater Expectations for the College Curriculum.” Journal for Higher Education Strategists: Volume 1, Number 1, pp. 95-110.

Sims, Leslie B. “Graduate Enrollment Planning II: Empowering Risk Taking in Graduate Recruiting.” Journal for Higher Education Strategists: Volume 1, Number 3, pp. 301-316.

Sims, Leslie B. and Syverson, Peter D. “Utilizing Data for Effective Administration of Graduate Education.” Journal for Higher Education Strategists: Volume 1, Number 1, pp. 65-94.

Upham, Steadman. “Can There Be a Renaissance of the Ph.D.?” Journal for Higher Education Strategists: Volume 1, Number 3, pp. 243-260.

Wiener, William R. and Hustoles, Carol L.J. “Due Process for Graduate Students.” Journal for Higher Education Strategists: Volume 2, Number 1, pp. 67-86.