If institutions of higher education are serious about improving quality in both their educational and administrative components, then they should look to Total Quality Management (TQM) as an all encompassing method for achieving these objectives. An understanding of TQM and the ability to adapt it to unique college and university environments is essential to improving the quality of college administration.

This book provides a brief history and review of the development of TQM as we know it today. Various educators who have taken part in successful TQM efforts analyze its application in the higher education environment. This volume will be of considerable use to college and university administrators as well as those teaching education administration.