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Beaulieu, Lionel J. – 1980
The persons and groups who held lead roles in the development of an electricity generating plant near Craig, Colorado, and/or aided in problem solving activities are the concerns of this examination of boomtown studies in which field theory is employed as a framework for assessing Craig's community structure characteristics. The usefulness of…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Citizen Participation, Community Characteristics, Community Coordination
The Transformational Approach: Organizational Development Strategies for Transforming Rural Schools.

Carlson, Laurie A.; Thorn, Antionette Alford; Mulvenon, Sean W.; Turner, Ronna C.; Hughes, Mary F. – Rural Educator, 2002
An approach to educational change is derived from the field of organizational development. Change agents must be aware of their personal biases and preconceptions; initiate positive inquiry among all community stakeholders; incorporate community values into a well expressed vision; identify obstructions and catalysts; consider community…
Descriptors: Change Agents, Change Strategies, Community Characteristics, Community Coordination