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Peer reviewedRenfro, William L.; Morrison, James L. – New Directions for Institutional Research, 1983
Developing a rational scanning process that reaches a balance between what is needed and what is possible within the limitations of an institution's resources is discussed. The different kinds of scanning, which kind to use at each stage of the process, and why are described. (MLW)
Descriptors: College Environment, Futures (of Society), Higher Education, Institutional Research
Peer reviewedRenfro, William L.; Morrison, James L. – New Directions for Institutional Research, 1983
Scanning the external environment will become more essential to colleges in the coming decade. Developing an environmental scanning system can identify important emerging issues that may constitute either threats or opportunities. The organizational features of a mature scanning process are described. (MLW)
Descriptors: College Environment, College Planning, Committees, Data Collection
