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On Being a Social Change Agent in a Reluctant Collegial Environment.

Authors :
Cleveland-Innes, Martha
Emes, Claudia
Ellard, John H.
Source :
Planning for Higher Education. Sum 2001 29(4):25-33.
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

Reviews a collaborative process established at the University of Calgary in the earliest stages of strategic planning and maintained throughout undergraduate curriculum redesign and implementation. Offers some lessons learned by the change agents operating within a reluctant environment, including: start with serious self-reflection, understand the change context, and balance passion for change with enlightened self-interest. (EV)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0736-0983
Volume :
29
Issue :
4
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Planning for Higher Education
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ632983
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Evaluative