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The Emerging Role Of Universities In Collective Impact Initiatives For Community Benefit, Jason Smith, Lynn E. Pelco, Alex Rooke
The Emerging Role Of Universities In Collective Impact Initiatives For Community Benefit, Jason Smith, Lynn E. Pelco, Alex Rooke
Division of Community Engagement Resources
Universities are increasing their efforts to more clearly demonstrate their social value. This article illustrates how higher education administrators can incorporate collective impact partnerships in their community benefit strategies. The article explores two of the more familiar paradigms for community benefit—community engagement and anchor institution. Collective impact principles and practices are then presented. Finally, a case study provides a tangible example of how one university’s role in a collective impact initiative transitioned in response to the community. We end the article with ten takeaways and an invitation for higher education administrators to identify their own learning and action steps that …
An Annotated Review Of Scholarship: Partnerships For Community-Engaged Teaching And Learning, Division Of Community Engagement
An Annotated Review Of Scholarship: Partnerships For Community-Engaged Teaching And Learning, Division Of Community Engagement
Division of Community Engagement Resources
This series of 22 annotations of scholarly products published between 2006 through 2013 seeks to clearly define partnerships and collaboration. The document helps to illuminate the Division of Community Engagement’s mission to mobilize partnerships and advance the university’s strategic plan, Quest for Distinction. These annotations will provide a resource to community-engaged faculty at VCU and other higher education institutions.
An Annotated Review Of Scholarship: Partnerships For Community-Engaged Teaching And Learning, Division Of Community Engagement
An Annotated Review Of Scholarship: Partnerships For Community-Engaged Teaching And Learning, Division Of Community Engagement
Division of Community Engagement Resources
This series of 22 annotations of scholarly products published between 2006 through 2013 seeks to clearly define partnerships and collaboration. The document helps to illuminate the Division of Community Engagement’s mission to mobilize partnerships and advance the university’s strategic plan, Quest for Distinction. These annotations will provide a resource to community-engaged faculty at VCU and other higher education institutions.
Evaluating And Refining A University's Seed Grant Program For Community Engagement, Jennifer Jettner, Valerie Holton
Evaluating And Refining A University's Seed Grant Program For Community Engagement, Jennifer Jettner, Valerie Holton
Division of Community Engagement Resources
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An Annotated Review Of Scholarship: Measuring The Impact Of Community-University Partnerships, Kate Agnelli
An Annotated Review Of Scholarship: Measuring The Impact Of Community-University Partnerships, Kate Agnelli
Division of Community Engagement Resources
This series of annotations of scholarly products published between 2004 and 2013 seeks to provide readers with resources and scholarship regarding impact assessments for community-university partnerships. Articles reviewed include those that discuss the evaluation of individual partnerships, as well as those providing more general information and guidance. The document helps to illuminate work that is consistent with the Division of Community Engagement’s mission to mobilize effective partnerships and advance the university’s strategic plan, Quest for Distinction. These annotations will provide a resource to community-engaged faculty at VCU and other higher education institutions.