The National Network for
Collaboration and
The University of Vermont Present
Collaboration:
“WE The People…”
Teleconference will begin at
1:00pm EST
Collaboration Framework
Outcomes
Impact Measures
Contextual Factors
Process Factors
Core Foundation
Vision - Mission - Values
Why Collaborate?
• problems are complex
• resources not connected
• learn best with people of
similar interests
Why Collaborate?
• reduced resources
• lack of respect/trust of
traditional structures
• more efficient and effective
Why Collaborate?
• work at community level
is smarter not harder
• diversity of input
• promotes ownership of
change
• healing and growth at
community level
New Community
Conditions
• Focus on development
• Prevention of problems
• Emphasis on the questions
• Services “tailored” &
developed to fit community
• Collaborative orgs. & services
• Citizens have the answer
Roles Played
• no longer act as experts but a
facilitators and role models
• collaboration is an
inclusionary process
• continuous engagement
reinforces commitment
Communities are
Unique
• solutions aren’t always
transferable
• emphasize asking
questions and listening
• process may be more
important than specific
program
Roles Played
Research
Discovery
Teaching
Learning
Service
Engagement
Outreach or
Professional Service
Model
- knowledge and technology
transfer
- primarily one-way
(university to key
constituencies)
What is Engagement?
Characterized by
- shared goals
- shared agenda
- agreed upon definitions of
success, meaningful to
both the university and
community
What is Engagement?
Characterized by
- mutually beneficial relationship
- likely to promote learning for
all parties
- builds capacity and
competency for all
participants
Outreach vs. Engagement
Question
1) simple
2) clear
3) complex
Answer
clear
Model
outreach
uncertain engagement
unclear engagement
Changing Needs
• Growing needs of a
learning society
• Needs of communities and
universities converging
UVM Mission Statement
Our mission is to create,
interpret, and share knowledge,
to prepare our students to lead
productive, responsible, and
creative lives, and to promote
the application of relevant
knowledge to benefit the State
of Vermont and society as a
whole.
Success on the
community level
• identify indigenous leaders
• gain respect
• use existing structures
break
The National Youth
At Risk Program
Sustainability Study
Implications for Program
Sustainability
• Vision and Leadership
• Collaboration and
Partnership
• Community Awareness,
Involvement and Needs
Implications for Program
Sustainability
• Demonstrated Program
Impact
• Funding
• Staffing
The National Network
for Collaboration at:
http://crs.uvm.edu/nnco
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Strong Programs - Solid
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Marriott Wardman Park Hotel
Washington, D.C.
February 1 - 3, 1999