Small Colleges Cope with the Eighties: Sharp Eye on the Horizon, Strong Hand on the Tiller.

Jonsen, Richard W.

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Publication Date: 1984

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Small Colleges Cope with the Eighties: Sharp Eye on the Horizon, Strong Hand on the Tiller.

Jonsen, Richard W.

Journal of Higher Education, v55 n2 p171-83 Mar-Apr 1984

The environments that seem to have the most impact on higher education are identified: demographic, economic, political, organizational, social, and technological. Insights from studies of institutions that were not successful in coping are presented. The part strategic planning can play in enabling institutions to cope with pressures is discussed. (MLW)

Descriptors: College Environment, Decision Making, Demography, Economic Factors, Futures (of Society), Government School Relationship, Higher Education, Institutional Environment, Politics, Small Colleges, Social Environment, Technological Advancement

Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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