美国大学校园文化概览Unit 2.pptVIP

Survey of Culture in American Universities Unit 2 Administrative Organization 3. Culture Tips 2. Intensive Reading 5. Exercises 1. Warming-up 4. Extensive Reading 1. Warming-up Questions What do you think of the differences between the presidents in China’s universities and those in America in terms of responsibilities and missions? In China’s universities, the presidents are also engaged in academic research besides the administrative responsibility. How about your comments on the phenomenon? What do you want to say in a letter if you are allowed to write to the president in your university? Administrative Organization in Columbia University Main idea: 2. Intensive Reading This passage first generally mentions the administrative structures in American universities, and then introduces in detail the executive officers in Columbia University. Topic: Administrative Organization in Columbia University : Global View An Overview of the Executive Structures in American Universities Executive Officers of Columbia University Text Explanation 1. These boards are the legal agents for the institution and are responsible for ensuring and monitoring its financial health, setting strategy to fulfill its mission, and evaluating both institutional and presidential performance. 这些董事会是各个高校的法人组织，负责监管并确保正常的财务运行，制定大政方针和发展目标，并评估规章制度的合理性以及校长的工作绩效。 2. The president is responsible for providing overall leadership to the institution, managing its finances and budget, developing and executing the institution’s strategic plan, and establishing systems of accountability and performance. 校长全面领导学校内部事物、管理财政和预算资金、制定且执行学校的战略计划，并建立问责制和绩效考评制度。 Text Explanation 3. The Universitys governance is directed by the 24-member Board of Trustees and by the University Senate, a policymaking body of faculty, students, administrators, staff, and alumni. （哥伦比亚）大学的监管机构是校董事会和校议会。校董事会有24位董事会成员，校议会由教师、学生、行政人员、校工和校友组成，是学校的决策机构。 Text Exp