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Reinardy, James; Halter, Anthony – Journal of Social Work Education, 1994
During 1992-93, the school of social work at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign was confronted with proposals for elimination, merger, and consolidation. This case study examines the proposals and rationales behind the school's strategies to counter them. Implications for social work programs in similar circumstances are discussed.…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Change Strategies, Educational Change, Higher Education
Peter, Kenneth B.; Bain, Linda L. – Metropolitan Universities: An International Forum, 1998
A thorough review and revision of curriculum at San Jose State University (California) illustrates that the modern university can achieve major internal academic reforms when two important conditions are met: legitimacy and energy. These two concepts are defined and practical illustrations are drawn from the institution's recent experience in…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, College Administration, College Curriculum, Curriculum Development
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Pierre, Percy A.; Adams, Elaine P. – Educational Record, 1987
In 1983, the Texas Board of Regents charged Prairie View A and M to become nationally renowned. The lack of high caliber students because of confused messages about courses (university vs. vocational/technical school), sub-standard library, and neglected campus buildings is discussed, and the creation of an honors college within is described. (MLW)
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Black Colleges, Black Students, Brain Drain