Multi-university coalitions

TitreMulti-university coalitions
Type de publicationBook Chapter
Nouvelles publications2003
AuteursHalfon N, Travis R
EditeurLerner RM, Wertlieb D, Jacobs F
TitreHandbook of applied developmental science: Promoting positive child, adolescent, and family development through research, policies, and programs, Vol. 4: Adding value to youth and family development: The engaged university and professional and academic ou
Volume4
Pagination115-137
Année de publicationSage Publications
Clé de citation: London
Résumé

This book chapter describes the benefits of multi-university collaboration in community based research. Notes that multi-university collaboration allows universities to share common experiences, best practices and learnings, can help to institutionalize a new relationship between the university and community and, will contribute to the overall sustainability of community-university partnerships by increasing their visibility and legitimacy. Also discusses common barriers to institutional change and methods to overcoming these barriers.