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Roderick, Melissa; Easton, John Q.; Sebring, Penny Bender – Consortium on Chicago School Research, 2009
The Consortium on Chicago School Research (CCSR) at the University of Chicago was founded in 1990, two years after the passage of the Chicago School Reform Act that decentralized governance of the city's public schools. Since then, CCSR has distinguished itself as a unique organization, conducting research of high technical quality that is…
Descriptors: Urban Schools, Educational Research, Educational Change, Consortia
Axford, Roger W. – Phi Delta Kappan, 1980
Discusses the Consortium for Lifelong Learning in Arizona through Instructional Media, Inc. (CLAIM), a voluntary consortium of a wide range of agencies involved in adult education of all kinds brought together in a state network to share costs. (Author/IRT)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Consortia, Continuing Education, Educational Media
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Spann, Milton G. – Journal of Developmental Education, 1996
Discusses the development of the National Center for Developmental Education (NCDE), from its conception as a regional consortium to its expansion as a national resource center. Describes the NCDE's mission of teaching, service, and research. Reviews the Kellogg Institute, providing advanced training for experienced developmental educators, and…
Descriptors: Consortia, Developmental Studies Programs, Organizational Development, Postsecondary Education
O'Connor, James E. – 1980
The problems and objectives of contemporary consortial endeavors are the subject of this report. After introducing material outlining the 1980-1985 goals for consortial development established by the National Training System (NTS), the report provides examples of consortial activities among institutions of higher education and illustrates ventures…
Descriptors: Community Cooperation, Consortia, Consultation Programs, Curriculum Development
Baldwin, Roger; And Others – 1981
Based on a survey of colleges and universities, information is presented on faculty career development efforts. In addition, the following articles are presented: "Reexamining Academic Careers as a Legitimate Process," (Janet Hagberg); "Designing New Roles within Academe," (Thomas Maher); "Designing New Roles in Off-Campus…
Descriptors: Career Change, College Faculty, Community Colleges, Consortia
Hull, Dan, Comp.; Parnell, Dale, Comp. – 1991
Designed to serve as a "how to" guide for policymakers, and state, federal, and institutional leaders, as well as public school and higher education practitioners interested in developing a Tech Prep/Associate Degree (TPAD) consortium, this book provides a detailed synthesis of successful TPAD consortia and programs. The first five…
Descriptors: Adult Vocational Education, Articulation (Education), Associate Degrees, College School Cooperation