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Using catalogues to track institutional viability and change
Marilyn J. Amey,
Marilyn J. Amey
Marilyn J. Amey is assistant professor of higher education at the University of Kansas, Lawrence. She has recently published articles on leadership in community colleges, faculty promotion and tenure, and administrative career expectations.
Search for more papers by this authorMarilyn J. Amey,
Marilyn J. Amey
Marilyn J. Amey is assistant professor of higher education at the University of Kansas, Lawrence. She has recently published articles on leadership in community colleges, faculty promotion and tenure, and administrative career expectations.
Search for more papers by this authorFirst published: Winter 1992
Abstract
Catalogues can be useful in tracking curriculum scope, content, and change.
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