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Urban Extension: Aligning with the Needs of Urban Audiences through Subject-Matter Centers
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Brad Gaolach; Michael Kern; Christina Sanders – Journal of Human Sciences & Extension, 2017
The educational program model is the principle approach Extension uses to deliver on its mission of "taking knowledge to the people." However, with county-based faculty fully engaged in long-term program delivery, they may have little or no capacity to address emerging issues faced by urban communities. Urban governments often seek the…
Descriptors: Urban Extension, Extension Education, Urban Universities, State Universities
The Development of a Doctoral Program CoP and Its Members
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Olszewski, Carol A.; Znamenak, Kyle A.; Paoletta, Toni M.; Hansman, Catherine A.; Selker, Matthew L.; Coffman, Karie A.; Pontikos, Keli B. – International Journal of Adult Education and Technology, 2020
The purpose of this research study was to explore how a multigenerational community of practice (CoP) at a public urban university may provide doctoral students the space and the support needed to explore and develop their professional identities and find their scholarly voices. The second aim of this study was to examine how the entity of the CoP…
Descriptors: Program Development, Doctoral Programs, Communities of Practice, Urban Universities
Critical Path Modeling: University Planning in an Urban Context.
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Vasse, William W.; And Others – Planning for Higher Education, 1983
The experiences of the University of Michigan in developing its Flint campus since the mid-1970s and the use of the Critical Path Method are described. The usefulness of the method during several phases of development is highlighted. (MSE)
Descriptors: Campus Planning, Critical Path Method, Higher Education, Models
Six P's for Establishing a Center for Teaching Excellence.
McMahon, Joan D. – Metropolitan Universities: An International Forum, 1998
Describes the process by which the Towson State University (Maryland) Center for Instructional Advancement and Technology was created and grew to a staff of 10 within 18 months, noting six factors: response to clear need; a range of programs; rapid staffing and facilities provision; high-level administrative leadership; supportive institutional…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Faculty Development, Higher Education, Instructional Improvement
Program Development and Public Affairs at the University of Pittsburgh. University-Urban Interface Program Report.
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Van Dusen, Albert C. – 1972
The Office of Program Development and Public Affairs (PDPA) from its inception in September 1967 to July 1971 was primarily concerned with advancing the total University with its traditional mission of teaching and research and with facilitating the University's emerging concerns for public service. The Office assisted with the program development…
Descriptors: Alumni, Cultural Exchange, Extension Education, Financial Support
Crises in Campus Management. Case Studies in the Administration of Colleges and Universities.
Mauer, George J., Ed. – 1976
The case study approach is used to analyze problems of college and university administration. Among the topics treated in this collection of essays are: from the expanding university to the steady state; university reorganization; the metropolitan state university; intercampus relations in multicampus universities; the politics of program reform;…
Descriptors: Abortions, Academic Freedom, Accountability, Accreditation (Institutions)