Academic Administration and Higher Education in India

Abstract

This introductory chapter begins with a personal journey in higher education and takes the pursuit of excellence
in academic administration as a learning process. By recognizing administration as both an art and a science,
multiple sources of knowledge as well as the creative and humanistic nature of administrative work are explored.
The rationale for this book is discussed, and the need for academic administrators to actively pursue
professional development and lifelong learning using an eclectic approach is highlighted.