College and universities’ desire to foster intellectual development and their varied and diverse stakeholderrs (students, staff, faculty, alumni) make them complicated and complex organizations. How does the study of organizations help us move forward our various missions? In your studies, what has resonated with you the most? What has been challenging for you?

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