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Learning Resources

Interdisciplinary

Planning for Higher Education Journal

“Be Prepared” for Policy Windows

 How can universities overcome the institutional inertia that impedes successful innovation and change?
Planning for Higher Education Journal

“Empowerhouse”

 Community members and partner organizations affirmed that the role of a higher education institution was indispensable in developing such an innovative approach.
Example Plans

Access to Excellence

 This academic plan document enumerates the institution’s academic goals and strategies, with special focus on generating or enhancing interdisciplinary connections between the primary academic themes.
Planning for Higher Education Journal

Bridging Research Silos

 The authors emphasize practical applications and the integration of diverse expertise as a transformative approach to educational facility design.
Planning for Higher Education Journal

Constructing the Interdisciplinary Ivory Tower

 An analysis of strategic and campus plans at 21 research institutions reveals lessons learned regarding planning and nurturing interdisciplinary space.
Planning for Higher Education Journal

Conversations With Central Administration

 Central administration is not creating curriculum; rather, it is encouraging the faculty to understand limitations and embrace broad institutional visions.
Conference Presentations

Creating a Student Success District Through Transformative Renovations

 First generation and marginalized students often have difficulty accessing campus services. Holistically supporting students through integrated services so that they feel valued, respected, and included is critical to graduation and retention rates.