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Carney, T.; Geertsema-Sligh, M.; Savage, A.; Sluis, A. – Journal on Excellence in College Teaching, 2012
The authors provide a case study of how a group of faculty members was able to initiate transformation in student learning and institutional structures at a small university in the Midwestern U.S. through the introduction of collaborative feminist organizing and pedagogy. It details faculty-led initiatives that set the stage for innovative…
Descriptors: Case Studies, College Faculty, Teacher Collaboration, Interdisciplinary Approach
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Furge, Laura Lowe; Stevens-Truss, Regina; Moore, D. Blaine; Langeland, James A. – Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education, 2009
Bioinformatics education for undergraduates has been approached primarily in two ways: introduction of new courses with largely bioinformatics focus or introduction of bioinformatics experiences into existing courses. For small colleges such as Kalamazoo, creation of new courses within an already resource-stretched setting has not been an option.…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Interdisciplinary Approach, Chemistry, Active Learning
Neher, William W.; Flood, Royce E. – Association for Communication Administration Bulletin, 1984
Describes a new curriculum for speech communication students who do not wish to teach--public communication--that combines studies in the departments of speech, English, journalism, and radio-television. (PD)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Higher Education, Interdisciplinary Approach, Majors (Students)
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Campbell, John W. – Educational Record, 1983
In 1978, the Mount Saint Mary's College administration and faculty decided to revise core curriculum requirements. The revised core curriculum and the development of interdisciplinary seminars are discussed. (MLW)
Descriptors: Church Related Colleges, College Curriculum, College Faculty, Core Curriculum
Greenfield, Gerald Michael – 1987
The University of Wisconsin-Parkside offered an experimental course on international business in seminar form as a means of trying an interdisciplinary venture in a new area without commitment to a course structure. The seminar was developed as part of the international studies program, which draws on existing courses in several disciplines, and…
Descriptors: Business Administration Education, Curriculum Development, Global Approach, Higher Education
Grabiner, Judith, Ed. – 1975
The Small College, the innovative unit of California State College, was established to test whether a substantial number of students could accelerate their progress toward the Bachelor of Arts degree. In the process of the experiment, it was hoped that the Small College would develop programs that could be of value to other colleges. The Small…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Improvement, Educational Innovation, Experimental Colleges
Newman, George Charles – 1981
Changes made at Antioch College, Ohio, during the early years of Arthur Ernest Morgan's tenure and factors that influenced these changes are examined. In addition, variables associated with the change period, such as Morgan's leadership style, the faculty and students, and the assistance of individuals outside the college are analyzed. To provide…
Descriptors: Board Administrator Relationship, Case Studies, Change Strategies, College Administration