Re: institutionalizing educational practices

Marie Nelson (mnel who-is-at nlu.nl.edu)
Wed, 18 Oct 1995 07:18:59 -0500 (CDT)

On Sat, 14 Oct 1995, vera p john-steiner wrote:

I think systematic theory construction
> requires passion and persistence, and a willingness to forego
> quick recognition,these qualities deserve admiration.
Vera, I think this is very true. You said 'there is so muchc more to say
about this.' I wish you'd continue.

In my own opinion, tenure pressures mitigate against this in powerful
ways, perhaps even weeding out those for whom this is a goal.

Marie Wilson Nelson
National-Louis University