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Natural Resources Management and Policy
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
School of Natural Resources: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research
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Civic Capacity And Integrative Public Leadership: A Case Study Of The Nebraska Water Leaders Academy, Joleisa S. Cramer
Civic Capacity And Integrative Public Leadership: A Case Study Of The Nebraska Water Leaders Academy, Joleisa S. Cramer
School of Natural Resources: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research
This study explored the impact of the Nebraska Water Leaders Academy (NWLA) on natural resource management by investigating a link between civic capacity and integrative public leadership in the context of adaptive governance. This mixed mode case study utilized a comprehensive, quantitative on-line questionnaire on civic capacity and integrative public leadership as well as qualitative interviews completed by NWLA alumni. The study included 31 questionnaire responses from NWLA alumni, 53 alumni-chosen rater responses, and 21 interviews.
NWLA alumni were found to frequently employ their civic capacity and integrative public leadership skills to promote and improve collaborative natural resource management. There …