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This exploration delves into the transformation of the university model, shifting from traditional factory-like structures to dynamic platforms for innovation and education. We discuss the concept of punctuated equilibrium in the academic environment, how financial crises can spur fundamental changes, and the importance of viewing the university as a complex system comprising agents and infrastructure. Emphasizing a framework for continual innovation, we propose interdisciplinary collaboration and flexible scheduling as essential steps towards creating institutions that adapt to the evolving demands of society.
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Option 4: transformation The University as a factory The University as a platform
Opportunity for fundamental transformation • Punctuated equilibrium • Triggers • Financial crisis; semester conversion A crisis is a terrible thing to waste
Complex system: agents + infrastructure • Infrastructure: platforms • a widely needed function provided as a service • janitorial, registration and transcript, physical plant, … • Departments, colleges, and faculty are the agents • A framework for continualinnovation • Notjust this once
Possible examples • Program in complex systems • Interdisciplinary: Biology, CS, Economics, Philosophy, … • A college of General Education • Departmentally controlled scheduling • 1, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 week offerings
