S.U.N.Y C.O.W. an autopsy or "You'll have to eat the cake with your fingers: I've got the forks counted."
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1970
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Hebert, Tom
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Educational Development , Educational Improvement , Educational Planning , Experimental Colleges , Higher Education , SUNY COW , College at Old Westbury
Abstract
The City University of New York's College of Old
Westbury was an experimental college that based its philosophy around
a community living-learning concept. The College, unfortunately, was
unable to survive because of several gross inconsistencies in the
education/community process. In this document, the author points out
the necessary elements for such a living-learning institution to
survive. The author feels that the campus environment grows out of
the chemistry of three elements: people, space and events. There is a
need for a full and continuing analysis of people participating or
served in the college, and there should be a large mix of people with,
a varied spectrum of interests. Space should be flexible and open in
order to enhance creativity, and the more persons that are utilizing
an area of space at one time, the better for increased communication
and activity. Events are the result of a proper mix of people and
density of space. Events should normally be kept small, using large
events as punctuation only. Programs should be planned so that
various persons might be involved and should be flexible enough to
have room for improvement.
(Taken from Document Resume in ERIC - ED070425)
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Copyright 1970 by Tom Hebert
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