Autonomy and collaboration hallmarks of proposed relationship between two South Jersey schools
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Legislators and university officials are getting nearer to a deal giving Rutgers-Camden more autonomy from its New Brunswick campus and bringing it closer to — but not making it a part of — Rowan University.

Sources with knowledge of the discussions said they are working to strike a compromise between the fully merged Rowan-Rutgers Camden recommended by a commission last January and supported by Gov. Chris Christie and the current structure of two separate schools, one of which is governed from afar. What’s envisioned is a system fairly unusual in higher education.

 

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