Title
The Winding Road to Community Partnerships in Appalachia: A Faculty Perspective
Document Type
Book Contribution
Publication Date
1-28-2004
Description
In 1998, the W.W. Kellogg Foundation provided funding for four universities to collaborate with surrounding communities on mutually beneficial projects, through the Expanding Community Partnerships Program. In a series of innovative learning collaborations, East Tennessee University, the University of Texas at El Paso, West Virginia University, and Northeastern University established strong, sustainable partnerships with organizations in their local communities. Although each university approached its partnering differently, they all shared the goal of benefiting the underserved communities where they are located and transforming their institutions by enhancing students’ educational experiences and strengthening faculty, student, administration, and staff relationships with local residents. This book shares those relationship-building experiences of the four universities and communities. Highly recommended for all public and higher education administrators; for students and teachers of education, business, and sociology; and for those interested in innovative business and social-service models.
Citation Information
Marks, Lori J.; Nelson, A. L.; Burngham, J. P.; Coates, T.; Duncan, J.; Lowe, E.; Lowery, A.; and Seier, E.. 2004. The Winding Road to Community Partnerships in Appalachia: A Faculty Perspective. Pursuing Opportunities Through Partnerships: Higher Education and Communities. Bruce Behringer, Bert Bach, Howard Daudistel, James Fraser, Eds. Washington University Press. https://www.amazon.com/PURSUING-OPPORTUNITIES-THROUGH-PARTNERSHIPS-COMMUNITIES/dp/0937058939 ISBN: 9780937058930