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ERIC Number: EJ423163
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1991
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ISSN: ISSN-0010-0889
A Reprise of "Temeritus Lex."
Blackburn, James C.
College and University, v66 n2 p69-74 Win 1991
A 1970 essay concerning the laws of temerity, or disregard for danger, is reexamined, and its relevance for contemporary college registrars and admissions officers is discussed. The laws concern apparent and real power on campus, considered vs. intuitive decision making, choice of battle and battleground, creative problem solving, consultation, flexibility, and honesty. (MSE)
Descriptors: College Admission, Conflict Resolution, Cooperation, Decision Making, Educational Change, Higher Education, Honesty, Interpersonal Competence, Peer Relationship, Power Structure, Problem Solving, School Registration
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Temeritus Lex; Temmer (Harold)