Maintaining the Core vs. Developing Connections

Perspectives on Interdisciplinary Programs

Incorporating interdisciplinary programs into a department can be challenging. Carolyn H. Eyles & Susan Vajoczki from the School of Geography and Geology at McMaster University presented this topic at the 2005 workshop on Developing Pathways to Strong Departments for the Future at Carleton College.

Outline

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• Who are we?
• Why choose an environmental focus?
• How is our undergraduate program structured?
• Why structure our program this way?
• How do we develop interdisciplinary links within the university?
• Is the program successful?
• How have we maintained the core and developed connections?