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Empowering Communities: Collaboration for Sustainable Impact and Growth

Join The National Network for Collaboration and The University of Vermont in exploring the power of collaboration. Discover the core values, mission, and vision guiding successful partnerships. Learn why collaboration is essential in addressing complex problems and maximizing resources. Explore the new community conditions and the evolving roles played in collaborative efforts. Gain insights into engagement versus outreach and the changing needs of society. Embrace the UVM mission of sharing knowledge for the benefit of all. Uncover strategies for program sustainability and community success. Visit http://crs.uvm.edu/nnco to join the network and stay updated on upcoming conferences.

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Empowering Communities: Collaboration for Sustainable Impact and Growth

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  1. The National Network for Collaboration and The University of Vermont Present Collaboration: “WE The People…” Teleconference will begin at 1:00pm EST

  2. Outcomes Impact Measures Core Foundation Vision - Mission - Values Collaboration Framework Contextual Factors Process Factors

  3. Why Collaborate? • problems are complex • resources not connected • learn best with people of similar interests

  4. Why Collaborate? • reduced resources • lack of respect/trust of traditional structures • more efficient and effective

  5. Why Collaborate? • work at community level is smarter not harder • diversity of input • promotes ownership of change • healing and growth at community level

  6. 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

  7. Roles Played • no longer act as experts but a facilitators and role models • collaboration is an inclusionary process • continuous engagement reinforces commitment

  8. Communities are Unique • solutions aren’t always transferable • emphasize asking questions and listening • process may be more important than specific program

  9. Roles Played Research Teaching Service Discovery Learning Engagement

  10. Outreach or Professional Service Model - knowledge and technology transfer - primarily one-way (university to key constituencies)

  11. What is Engagement? Characterized by - shared goals - shared agenda - agreed upon definitions of success, meaningful to both the university and community

  12. What is Engagement? Characterized by - mutually beneficial relationship - likely to promote learning for all parties - builds capacity and competency for all participants

  13. Outreach vs. Engagement Question Answer Model 1) simple clear outreach 2) clear uncertain engagement 3) complex unclear engagement

  14. Changing Needs • Growing needs of a learning society • Needs of communities and universities converging

  15. 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.

  16. Success on the community level • identify indigenous leaders • gain respect • use existing structures

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  18. The National Youth At Risk Program Sustainability Study

  19. Implications for Program Sustainability • Vision and Leadership • Collaboration and Partnership • Community Awareness, Involvement and Needs

  20. Implications for Program Sustainability • Demonstrated Program Impact • Funding • Staffing

  21. The National Network for Collaboration at: http://crs.uvm.edu/nnco Join the listserv!

  22. Join us at the upcoming conference: CYFAR ‘99 Strong Programs - Solid Futures Marriott Wardman Park Hotel Washington, D.C. February 1 - 3, 1999

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