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Title: The evolution of Eastern Michigan University: The politics of change and persistence
Citation Type: Dissertation/Thesis
Publication Year: 2009
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Abstract: Background: Eastern Michigan University (EMU) is a regional comprehensive university established as a teacher training school in 1849. This case study analyzed the politics of change and persistence as the organization evolved from a normal schools that trained teachers to a regional comprehensive university. Purpose: This study was pursued to inform higher education leadership; satisfy the personal interests of the researcher and to contribute knowledge to comprehensive university organizational studies. Research Design: An interpretive longitudal historical case study design was pursed for this research. This case study reviewed the political cultural environment that occurred prior to the organization’s formation and through its transition to a multipurpose university. The study describes the cultural environment, the Michigan Higher Education System and the organization as they evolved over time. Data Collection and Analysis: data were collected from non-obtrusive sources including: EMU archives, historical publications, Ypsilanti Historical Society, newspapers, catalogues, and brochures. As data was collected, categories were identified based on the presence of critical historical events. The categories included; demographics, economics, conflict and governance. Each of the categories was examined at national, state and local environmental levels. The data was organized into socially constructed eras that included three historical eras that occurred prior to the formation of the . . .
Url: https://commons.emich.edu/theses/217/
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Authors: Gaymer, Dawn Malone
Institution: Eastern Michigan University
Department: Leadership and Counseling
Advisor: James Barott
Degree: Doctor of Education
Publisher Location: Ypsilanti, MI
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Data Collections: IPUMS NHGIS
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