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National Guard and Higher Education: Keys to Collaboration. M.D.Abbiatti LTC LA-ARNG Associate Commissioner Louisiana Board of Regents. Phased Process. Competition Collabpetition Collaboration. Operational Realities. Higher Education. Mission legislated
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National Guard and Higher Education: Keys to Collaboration M.D.Abbiatti LTC LA-ARNG Associate Commissioner Louisiana Board of Regents
Phased Process • Competition • Collabpetition • Collaboration
Higher Education • Mission legislated • Resources may/may not be provided • “Holding company” environment • Seeks students
Military • Mission clearly defined • Resources assigned • Seeks mission accomplishment
Corporate • Mission clearly defined • Resources provided • Profit motive – seeks customers
Keys to Success • Do your homework – stereotypes are rampant(all politics are local). • Don’t expect immediate buy-in. • Answer the “what’s in it for me” questions ASAP. • Don’t give up (Faculty Senate mentality)
Keys to Success • Seek common ground. • Leverage your numbers. • Be creative.
Important Players • Dedicated staff officer • Single higher ed POC(state level if possible) • Highly skilled technical staff • Motivated soldiers
Summary • Higher education is conditioned to compete(internally/externally). • The National Guard has a great deal to offer higher education. • Higher education has a great deal to offer the National Guard • True collaboration is possible.
Summary • Collaboration must start early. • Combining technical resources works well. • The National Guard and higher education are natural partners.
Collaboration with higher education works in Louisiana – it will work for you ! Michael D. Abbiatti LTC (RET)abbiatti@regents.state.la.usabbiatti@communique.net