Futures planning and the sense of community in universities
β Scribed by Marina Buhler-Miko
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons
- Year
- 1981
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 743 KB
- Volume
- 1981
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0271-0633
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β¦ Synopsis
Abstract
A futures planning process that actively involves faculty fosters a sense of university community and enhances the teaching environment.
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