How systems thinking can serve people in

Higher Education Academics

Systems thinking has been incorporated by faculty and academic departments across disciplines including environmental studies, business, law, medicine, public health, and education to promote interdisciplinary collaboration and more holistic approaches to their subject matter.

Systems Thinking in Action

Our work in higher education has taken many forms, from guest lectures to comprehensive curriculum design and direct instruction as adjunct faculty. Our approach is used in a course for a doctoral program for nurse practitioners at Pacific University. This course applies systems thinking Habits and tools to healthcare leadership setting, strategic planning processes, and considerations for how the workplace culture is a system.

Interested in learning more about systems thinking and the Waters Center's services?

Schedule a 15-minute inquiry call with a Waters Center staff member

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Outcomes

Students and faculty who engage with systems thinking gain:
  • enhanced abilities to address complex, interconnected challenges in their fields
  • ability to connect theoretical knowledge to practical applications, leading to more innovative research and better preparation for professional environments.
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