How to Avoid Stumbling While 'Walking the Talk': Supporting the Promise of Authentic Partnerships
- Resource Type
- Journal Articles
Reports - Evaluative
- Authors
- Shelton, Terri L.; Frabutt, James M.
- Source
- Journal of Higher Education Outreach and Engagement. 2006 11(2):139-153.
- Subject
- North Carolina
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 1534-6102
This article discusses challenges faced by research centers engaging in community partnerships, as well as potential solutions. While many challenges in community-campus partnerships involve the engagement of community and the characteristics of the partnership, some university structures and policies can impede the collaboration even given a strong partnership. The lessons shared highlight potential pitfalls that need to be addressed as well as possible solutions that can support the campus in developing authentic collaboration.