A case study in connection
The reaffiliation of Weston Jesuit School of Theology and Boston College
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Summer 2009
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A case study in connection
The reaffiliation of Weston Jesuit School of Theology and Boston College
During the last few years, two venerable Jesuit institutions have joined forces, combining their strengths. But the process of reaffiliation is complex.
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Forging partnerships
During times of economic crisis, many theological schools are considering mergers or other forms of cooperation. But do they know the pitfalls?
Robert E. Cooley enumerates motives for partnering, forms of collaboration, and potential weak points that can derail a joint venture.
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Make your money do more
Theological schools use socially responsible investing to put money where mission is
Even in a down economy, some theological schools remain committed to policies of socially responsible investing.
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Adapting for the sake of the mission…and for survival
Shorter degree programs gain importance as overall enrollment declines
Enrollment in M.Div. programs has been declining in recent years. But shorter degree programs are tempering the overall loss in theological school enrollment as they meet the needs of busy students.
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A potent combination
In Trust president Christa R. Klein writes that forging institutional partnerships can foster exemplary leadership.
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Priceless connections
Contributing editor Melinda R. Heppe tells of an organization that shares its mission compellingly, engaging supporters without asking for money.
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What do we do now?
Paul J. Dovre, longtime college president and seminary board chair, looks at board leadership during the recession.
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