Exploring Curricular Transformation to Promote Innovation and Entrepreneurship: An Institutional Case Study

Springer. 233 Spring Street, New York, NY 10013. Tel: 800-777-4643; Tel: 212-460-1500; Fax: 212-348-4505; e-mail: [email protected]; Web site: http://www.springerlink.com

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Entrepreneurship; Case Studies; Undergraduate Students; Institutional Research; Innovation; Interviews; Labor Needs; Student Interests; Private Financial Support; Competition; Extracurricular Activities; Learning Activities; Enrichment Activities; Research Universities; Student Participation; Change Strategies; Educational Practices

10.1007/s10755-015-9325-8

0742-5627

Colleges and universities in the United States have developed and implemented a wide array of opportunities for undergraduate students to learn about innovation and entrepreneurship. Drawing upon an institutional case study, this article examines why one public research university initiated and supported curricular and co-curricular offerings in an effort to engage all students in innovation and entrepreneurship. Four rationales drawn from 31 interviews are presented: perceived labor market demands, student interest, private donations, and competition with other institutions. These rationales are analyzed and connected to conceptual perspectives on the formation and transformation of curricula in higher education.

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43

2015

EJ1078421