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Facilitating Interdisciplinary Research
Create more opportunities for students to learn how research disciplines complement one another by
Developing policies and practices that support team teaching of interdisciplinary courses by faculty members in diverse departments or colleges.
Modifying core course requirements so that students have more opportunities to add breadth to their study programs.
Provide team-building and leadership-skills development as a formal part of the educational process.