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The National Network for Collaboration and The University of Vermont Present. Collaboration: “WE The People…”. Teleconference will begin at 1:00pm EST. Outcomes. Impact Measures. Core Foundation. Vision - Mission - Values. Collaboration Framework. Contextual Factors.
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The National Network for Collaboration and The University of Vermont Present Collaboration: “WE The People…” Teleconference will begin at 1:00pm EST
Outcomes Impact Measures Core Foundation Vision - Mission - Values Collaboration Framework Contextual Factors Process Factors
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 Teaching Service Discovery Learning 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 Answer Model 1) simple clear outreach 2) clear uncertain engagement 3) complex 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
Implications for Program Sustainability • Vision and Leadership • Collaboration and Partnership • Community Awareness, Involvement and Needs
Implications for Program Sustainability • Demonstrated Program Impact • Funding • Staffing
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