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ERIC Number: EJ643580
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2002
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ISSN: ISSN-1066-8926
Developing Climates for Renewal in the Community College: A Case Study of Dissipative Self-Organization.
Ayers, David F.
Community College Journal of Research and Practice, v26 n2 p165-185 Jan 2002
Identifies four climate conditions that influenced a rural community college's ability to respond to and recognize information relating to changes in learner needs: (1) organizational structure; (2) empowerment; (3) interdependence/communication; and (4) shared vision. Asserts that these four variables help college leaders initiate organizational renewal and improvement. (Contains 44 references.) (AUTH/NB)
Descriptors: Change Agents, Change Strategies, College Role, Community Colleges, Organizational Climate, Organizational Effectiveness, Rural Areas, Rural Education, School Organization, Self Management, Student Needs, Two Year Colleges
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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