The Phasing Out of an Innovative Subcollege/Cluster College (Monteith College, Wayne State University): A Case Study in Conflict Dynamics

The Phasing Out of an Innovative Subcollege/Cluster College (Monteith College, Wayne State University): A Case Study in Conflict Dynamics

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Main Author: Perus, Arumynayagam Malkia
Language:English
Published: Bowling Green State University / OhioLINK 1978
Subjects:
Education
Online Access:http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=bgsu1566463048518972
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spelling ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-bgsu15664630485189722021-08-03T07:12:44Z The Phasing Out of an Innovative Subcollege/Cluster College (Monteith College, Wayne State University): A Case Study in Conflict Dynamics Perus, Arumynayagam Malkia Education The study describes and analyzes the closure of Monteith College, Wayne State University, and the related conflict dynamics and policy formation processes. Monteith was a subcollege established in 1959 to improve the quality of undergraduate education. It was based on the cluster college model. In spite of the opposition from the College of Liberal Arts, Monteith came into existence because of a grant from the Ford Foundation and the support from President Hilberry. Monteith had a great impact on its students, similar to the elite colleges. According to several studies, Monteith students changed dramatically. However, Monteith had the problems of high costs and attrition rates. In 1971, a new Wayne State President reorganized the Central Administration. The new Provost, previously the Physics Department Chairman, had long been an opponent of Monteith. In 1971, the newly appointed Monteith Dean, new also to Wayne State, refused Central Administration dictates. Consequently, without needed Central Administration support, Monteith was in political trouble. Because of the financial problem since l970, Michigan State Legislature requested that all public higher education institutions cut expenses. The Central Administration and the Board of Governors decided to close down Monteith in May 1975 as one step. Bitter controversies resulted partly because proper academic procedures were not followed. The University Council suspended in protest, and the national AAUP questioned the procedure. The University Council reconvened after the Board of Governors accepted the statutory change, assuring faculty participation in academic matters. The Council appointed an Ad Hoc Monteith Committee to study Monteith. The Committee recommended Monteith's phase-out. The Council debated the issue and endorsed the recommendations. The Board endorsed the phase-out in December 1975. Balridge's political model was used to study policy formation. The study shows that the Central Administration had the upper hand, using political weapons to influence and control. A major finding is that central administration support is crucial to innovation survival. 1978 English text Bowling Green State University / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=bgsu1566463048518972 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=bgsu1566463048518972 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws.
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Perus, Arumynayagam Malkia
The Phasing Out of an Innovative Subcollege/Cluster College (Monteith College, Wayne State University): A Case Study in Conflict Dynamics
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title_full The Phasing Out of an Innovative Subcollege/Cluster College (Monteith College, Wayne State University): A Case Study in Conflict Dynamics
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