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Teamskills And Community Development Toolkit: Activities And Exercises To Build High Performance Teams Engaging In High Impact Local Community Development Projects, Martha A. Reavley, Martha A. Reavley Jan 2015

Teamskills And Community Development Toolkit: Activities And Exercises To Build High Performance Teams Engaging In High Impact Local Community Development Projects, Martha A. Reavley, Martha A. Reavley

Odette School of Business Publications

This open source toolkit has proven effective at building high performance teams and creating rewarding and impactful community engagement and development experiences for student teams. The text book has been used effectively with over 200 teams.


Higher Education And The Public, Private And Non-Profit Sectors: Equal Partners In Promoting Regional Economic Development, Aaron W. Hughey Aug 2003

Higher Education And The Public, Private And Non-Profit Sectors: Equal Partners In Promoting Regional Economic Development, Aaron W. Hughey

Counseling & Student Affairs Faculty Publications

Institutions of higher education throughout the world are increasingly aware of the importance of working more systematically and productively with community and business leaders in order to create better local economies and, ultimately, better societies. This article presents an overview of how colleges and universities can assist with the identification and implementation of specific strategies for enhancing the economic development of the regions in which they are located. Also included is a discussion of the emerging advantages associated with developing these kinds of collaborative partnerships, as well as a brief overview of the major approaches to regional economic development.