Collaborative Leadership

Building Capacity through Effective Partnerships

By (author) Fern Aefsky

Publication date:

03 May 2017

Length of book:

132 pages

Publisher

Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Dimensions:

239x158mm
6x9"

ISBN-13: 9781475834512

This book identifies multiple University programs where partnerships create ongoing collaborative activities that sets the stage for leadership development, program expansion and growth, and utilization of partnerships that support student, community and University initiatives.

University programs that encourage growth through community partnerships in education, criminal justice, human services, and business programs where the focus on internships, meeting practitioner needs and developing content knowledge and skills in real situations supports all learning and teaching outcomes. Student enrollment increases when programs embed situational expectations in preparation programs of study.

The Universities benefit from collaborative partnerships, as the work enables members of the University and organization to build capacity through shared activities. Increased student enrollment, increased graduation rates, and increased interest of participants helps facilitate growth and expansion.

Specific focus on k-12 schools and University partnerships is highlighted in this book. Activities that are supported by research and give practitioners the ability to work with Universities in meeting practitioner needs are discussed as models for replication.
This book is a well researched and footnoted examination of leading organization change in public education. Its arguments flow naturally. This is a must-read for every professional focused on creating sustainable excellence in our twenty-first century public education systems.