This article discusses aspects of misoneism, which is defined by Webster as intolerance of change. (MBM)

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Originally designed to describe change in school systems, a model for educational improvement is generalized here in terms of university extension. An assumption is made that Extension is also an open system, where an observable improvement process occurs. The model permits an idea to be traced from the point where it enters the system to where it…

The purpose of this bibliography is stated as follows: to help those interested in exploring further the views of Ivan Illich and Everett Reimer on schools by presenting information leading to materials which make significant reference to those views. It is divided into three parts: a) a reprint of an article which discusses the influence of…

This report, one of a series of case studies on innovation in higher education, presents a detailed description and evaluation of the innovative features of three German universities, as well as a brief survey of the German national policy situation with regard to higher education. Of the three, the two at Bochum and Konstanz are new foundations,…

Recounts how a teacher's ideas can change when she serves on an accreditation board. (PF)

An imaginary discussion of library-college thought. (PF)

The absence of growth in education may make innovation difficult but it will not prevent innovation from taking place. (Author/IRT)

In a response to a call for educators to work for social justice, this paper introduces an argument for developing a novel community of practice: a trans-profession community for social justice. The paper explores some features of community, profession, and social justice work that suggest basic elements of such a professional community, including…