Developing a Framework for Understanding University-Community PartnershipsAbstractPartnerships between institutions of higher education appear on the surface to involve multiple members with a common goal or goals. Through HUD’s Community Outreach Partnership Centers program, IHEs around the country are working with neighborhood residents, businesses, and organizations to revitalize communities and change the way IHEs relate to their neighbors. These partnerships offer a variety of activities, ranging from social learning networks to business incubators to programs that enhance local development, physical infrastructure, and human capital. While the programs differ, some of the outcomes are similar—improved relationships between IHEs and community residents, business people, and organizations and increased knowledge that the partnerships can be beneficial for all involved.Developing a Framework for Understanding University-Community Partnerships (*.pdf)
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