Date of Award:
5-1972
Document Type:
Dissertation
Degree Name:
Doctor of Education (EdD)
Department:
School of Teacher Education and Leadership
Department name when degree awarded
Educational Administration
Committee Chair(s)
Robert A. Wininger
Committee
Robert A. Wininger
Committee
Charles O. Ryan
Committee
Bryce E. Adkins
Abstract
The growth of Independent Study divisions of the state-supported educational institutions of the area covered by the states of Utah, Nevada, Idaho and Wyoming, and the increasing demands for the establishment of new curricular offerings, coupled with these states' limited financial resources, make the exploration of possible cooperative offerings a rather crucial necessity.
The purpose of this study was to develop and appraise the climate for developing a consortium of the Independent Study divisions of Utah State University, University of Utah, University of Nevada, University of Idaho, and University of Wyoming. A systematic sequence of approach for accomplishing the stated objectives was developed and prospective problems faced in the implementation of the proposed model were identified.
The possibilities of developing the above mentioned consortium were explored through the following sequential approach:
Step 1. Conduct a review of related literature, with special emphasis on the processes involved in the development of consortia.
Step 2. Informally disseminate the objectives of the study among potential participants and, then, appraise their reactions.
Step 3. Conduct a thorough feasibility study through individual exploratory interviews with the potential participants.
Step 4. Extract and channel the expressed desires of the potential participants into a systematic approach to consortium development.
Step 5. Obtain feedback on the proposed systematic approach and recommendations.
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Recommended Citation
Kaushik, Suresh C., "Some Background Considerations to the Establishment of a Consortium of Four Intermountain States, in the Area of Independent Study" (1972). All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023. 3336.
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