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University Partnerships for Community and School System Development

by Patrick Blessinger

Book Details

Publisher:Emerald Group Publishing
Published:2015-12-07
Pages:343
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

About This Book

This volume examines the diverse ways in which universities and colleges around the world are partnering and collaborating with other institutions to fulfil their missions and visions.

Our Review

This comprehensive volume examines the dynamic landscape of higher education partnerships, exploring how universities worldwide are forging strategic alliances to advance their institutional goals. Through detailed case studies and analysis, the book demonstrates how these collaborations extend beyond traditional academic boundaries to create meaningful community and educational system impact. The research provides a global perspective on how colleges are redefining their roles through external engagement, moving from isolated ivory towers to integrated community partners.

What distinguishes this work is its practical focus on implementation strategies and measurable outcomes, making it particularly valuable for academic administrators, policy makers, and educational leaders seeking to develop effective partnership models. The author presents a nuanced understanding of how these relationships can drive systemic change while addressing common challenges in cross-institutional collaboration. For anyone involved in educational development or community engagement initiatives, this book offers both theoretical frameworks and actionable insights for building sustainable academic partnerships.

Themes

Education

Subjects

Education