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COLLABORATION: GAINING PARTNERS, SUPPORT AND COMMITMENT FOR THE GRANT PROJECT

COLLABORATION: GAINING PARTNERS, SUPPORT AND COMMITMENT FOR THE GRANT PROJECT. Partnership Development . Some general transferable principles: Partnerships must have authority, i.e. president, dean, chair There will be more financial audits with partners than without.

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COLLABORATION: GAINING PARTNERS, SUPPORT AND COMMITMENT FOR THE GRANT PROJECT

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  1. COLLABORATION: GAINING PARTNERS, SUPPORT AND COMMITMENT FOR THE GRANT PROJECT

  2. Partnership Development Some general transferable principles: • Partnerships must have authority, i.e. president, dean, chair • There will be more financial audits with partners than without. • The private corporations are more sensitive to ownership of products and intellectual property. • Corporations want to know why, how, and see creativity now. Will fund R&D, product development.

  3. Partnership Development Some general transferable principles: • Partnerships lead to new projects and new grant proposals • Partnerships may develop faster because of successful history of partnerships with other entities • Partnerships take time • Public/private partnerships must have knowledgeable leaders, experienced participants, strong academicians, and strong decision makers involved all the way • Partnerships on paper only are not considered valid – show evidence, i.e. articles, projects

  4. Feasibility Study • Although not a requirement, a feasibility study reveals perceptions, preferences, and needs and is particularly valuable in identifying the organizational goals that have a the strongest pull on prospective members. • NCAN (National College Access Network) recommends focus groups. • Use the study result for planning/budget

  5. Longevity of Partnerships • Corporations want long-range partnerships that evolve into more projects over time. • Institution should plan for change and growth in the partnership. • Build on previous successful partnerships • Organize events that the partners want to attend

  6. Memorandum of Agreement • State the mission of the partnership • Provide a strong communication plan for the partnership • State roles and responsibilities of all partners • Advisory Board membership • Provide a summary statement of sustainability upon completion of the program

  7. Timeliness • Corporate partners want to see what you have done for them yesterday. • Schools and agencies tend to resist change. • Flexibility, meeting real needs in practical ways insures continuation of partnership and satisfaction of partner. • Spend time on evaluation

  8. Creativity • Creativity is necessary. • Decisive action is necessary. • Do your brainstorming in private, not in front of partner.

  9. Some Potential Partners • Colleagues – Same Area or Interdisciplinary • College/University Departments • Local Education Agencies • State Department of Education, State Agencies, i.e. OCAST • Business and Industry • Faith-Based Organizations, i.e. Churches • Community Based Organizations, i.e. Chamber of Commerce, Scouts • Other Colleges/Universities

  10. Sample Partnerships(Redlands Community College) • Mercy Hospital and RCC LPN to RN Program • Mercy came to Redlands to ask for partnership after being turned down by others • Program is very user friendly • Grant proposal written to meet Mercy and RCC needs • Partner provided clinical space, scholarships for students, incumbent workers, allowed other students into program onsite • RCC helped Mercy obtain accreditation

  11. Mercy Partnership Results High pass rate Diverse employee/student body Accreditation Status and recognition Flexibility and accomplishment for students

  12. DeLaval Partnership for Grade A Goat Dairy Program President Devane and Vice President Coggins approached the company with the request – risk taking International corporation as partner with sites in Spain, France, using Internet II and wireless connectivity with OneNet - Long-term relationship evolving to meet other needs

  13. National Sheep Industry Center Improvement – Meeting Market Needs of Goat Consumers Formed from a friendship with a faculty member and a feed company employee Company came to RCC, RCC turned them down and suggested something else, and the company agreed. Long-range partnership evolving into other projects.

  14. COLLABORATION • Valuable in resources, creativity, results • Expensive in time, energy • May accomplish more together than any partner could alone • Win-win: for partners and for funding agency

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