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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2004
Pages: 19
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Research at the Crossroads: How Intellectual Initiatives across Disciplines Evolve
Frost, Susan H.; Jean, Paul M.; Teodorescu, Daniel; Brown, Amy B.
Review of Higher Education, v27 n4 p461-479 Sum 2004
How do intellectual initiatives across disciplines evolve? This qualitative case study of 11 interdisciplinary research initiatives at Emory University identifies key factors in their development: the passionate commitments of scholarly leaders, the presence of strong collegial networks, access to timely and multiple resources, flexible practices, and missions of investigating societal problems. Challenges include sweat equity, division of labor, leadership momentum, and communication. The study recommends strategies to consider when developing or supporting similar kinds of initiatives.
Descriptors: Case Studies, Interdisciplinary Approach, Research Universities, Educational Research, Intellectual Disciplines, Qualitative Research, Research Problems, Guidelines, Collegiality, Resource Allocation, Educational Practices
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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