scholarly journals Two steps forward, one step back: Achievements and limitations of university-community partnerships in addressing neighbourhood socioeconomic disadvantage

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Deborah Warr ◽  
Richard Williams
Keyword(s):  
Community Service ◽  
Research University ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Community Partnerships ◽  
Public Access ◽  
Positive Outcomes ◽  
Research And Teaching ◽  
One Step ◽  
Local Value ◽  
University Community

This article discusses a partnership initiative that involved a major Australian research university (University of Melbourne), a local government and a network of local community service organisations. The partnership projects aimed to promote public access to university infrastructure for poor and marginalised residents, enhance the local value of research and teaching activities, and create employment opportunities. The article draws on an evaluation of the partnership, which focused on four keynote projects. It found that the partnership appeared to achieve positive outcomes for residents but was limited by tensions associated with the university’s ambivalent commitment to the value of such partnerships. These tensions remained difficult to resolve because they signalled present contestation over the foundational values of contemporary public universities.Keywords: university-community partnerships, neoliberalism, neighbourhoods, community development

Facilitating Active Citizenship in Students Through the Strengthening of University-Community Partnerships

2019 ◽  
pp. 904-933
Author(s):  
Rika Swanzen ◽  
Victoria L. Graham
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
South Africa ◽  
Service Learning ◽  
Community Engagement ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Community Partnerships ◽  
Active Citizenship ◽  
Research And Teaching ◽  
Field Supervisors ◽  
University Community

In South Africa, the integration of community engagement into research and teaching roles is mandated through policy guidelines, which created the need for transformation of Higher Education (HE) since the late 1990s. One approach that allows such integration is service-learning and this approach is the focus of a research study conducted with field supervisors to determine the level of reciprocal engagement experienced by them. Communication plays a strong role in authentic university-community partnerships (UCPs) and Monash South Africa is cognisant of the challenges encountered with regard to diversity during placements or internships, some of which were discovered through the study. The ultimate aim of the chapter is to offer some recommendations for having a student-engaged and community-focused curriculum with reflections on its internationality and inter-disciplinary impact.

Conceptualizing Jesuit Mission, University/Community Partnerships, and Social Work Research: The REACH Center at Saint Louis University

2019 ◽  
Vol 46 (2) ◽  
pp. 79-94
Author(s):  
Stephen Edward McMillin
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Social Innovation ◽  
Community Partnerships ◽  
Saint Louis ◽  
Saint Louis University ◽  
Social Work Research ◽  
New Community ◽  
New Research ◽  
University Community

This article conceptualizes the mission of a Catholic, Jesuit University’s new research center that focused on social innovation, health, and wellbeing in the local community through building new community partnerships and broadening community engagement. It reviews the literature on why faith-based university mission has been considered important for Jesuit institutions over the past several decades. This article also offers a conceptual framework to guide how the REACH (Research on Equity in Action for Child Health) Center at Saint Louis University creates and maintains university/community partnerships, focusing on the movement of context, experience, reflection, action, and evaluation as these are used in Jesuit pedagogy. Implications for social work research endeavors in faith-and mission-rich contexts and collaborations with other disciplines such as public health are discussed.

Facilitating Active Citizenship in Students through the Strengthening of University-Community Partnerships

2016 ◽  
pp. 284-312
Author(s):  
Rika Swanzen ◽  
Victoria L. Graham
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
South Africa ◽  
Service Learning ◽  
Community Engagement ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Community Partnerships ◽  
Active Citizenship ◽  
Research And Teaching ◽  
Field Supervisors ◽  
University Community

In South Africa, the integration of community engagement into research and teaching roles is mandated through policy guidelines, which created the need for transformation of Higher Education (HE) since the late 1990s. One approach that allows such integration is service-learning and this approach is the focus of a research study conducted with field supervisors to determine the level of reciprocal engagement experienced by them. Communication plays a strong role in authentic university-community partnerships (UCPs) and Monash South Africa is cognisant of the challenges encountered with regard to diversity during placements or internships, some of which were discovered through the study. The ultimate aim of the chapter is to offer some recommendations for having a student-engaged and community-focused curriculum with reflections on its internationality and inter-disciplinary impact.

scholarly journals Creating a Trauma-Informed Community Through University-Community Partnerships:An Institute Agenda

2017 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-52 ◽  
Author(s):  
John M. Keesler ◽  
Susan A. Green ◽  
Thomas H. Nochajski
Keyword(s):  
Local Community ◽  
Work Practice ◽  
Social Work Practice ◽  
Community Partnerships ◽  
Health Crisis ◽  
Trauma Informed Care ◽  
Trauma Informed ◽  
Unique Approach ◽  
The Impact ◽  
University Community

The impact of trauma on wellness has been identified as a community health crisis. The alliance of universities and communities is a plausible response to address the scope of the problem given their wealth of resources. The Institute on Trauma and Trauma-informed Care (ITTIC) is an exemplar of a university-community partnership and unique approach that has fostered a common language within and between organizations to foster at the community level an awareness and understanding of trauma. The present article provides an overview of university-community partnerships and their importance to social work practice. It describes the formation of the Institute and discusses its model and contributions to the local community and abroad. The implications of ITTIC for the School, University and community are discussed. An iterative process that includes active engagement, evaluation, and reflection, is recommended for the integration and advancement of trauma-informed care through university-community partnerships.

Building a university-community partnership to promote high school graduation and beyond

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ann B. Brewster ◽  
Paul Pisani ◽  
Max Ramseyer ◽  
Jack Wise
Keyword(s):  
Community Engagement ◽  
Conceptual Model ◽  
Research University ◽  
Effective Means ◽  
Community Partnerships ◽  
Community Relations ◽  
Team Approach ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Community Needs ◽  
University Community

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to describe a new conceptual model integrating research, university-community partnerships, and an innovative undergraduate team approach to more effectively and efficiently address social problems while enhancing university-community relations and providing valuable learning experiences for students. Design/methodology/approach – The paper describes the rationale for, and the key components, steps, and activities involved in piloting the conceptual model of university-community engagement. The model integrates research, community engagement, and undergraduate development and education along with ongoing evaluation by the relevant stakeholders. Findings – As illustrated in a brief case study presentation, the model has significant promise in meeting several university and community objectives simultaneously. Specifically, it focusses on community needs by addressing a mutually agreed upon social issue, it builds and strengthens university-community relationships as a partnership of equals, and it promotes undergraduate development and learning in a way that integrates knowledge and service to society. Specific outcomes in each area are summarized. Practical implications – This approach is a viable option for university and college professors interested in synthesizing several important foci: research, developing and sustaining university-community partnerships, and undergraduate development and learning. Originality/value – The initial experience with the model indicates that it is an efficient and effective means for colleges and universities to simultaneously meet the goals of education, individual and collective citizenship, community engagement, and research productivity.

Prevention Support through University-Community Partnerships

2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Maras ◽  
C. Reiger ◽  
R. Rokusek ◽  
K. Conaway ◽  
J. Mosher ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Community Partnerships ◽  
University Community

PENERAPAN IPTEKS DALAM MENGEMBANGKAN MUSIK MASAMPER ANAK DI PULAU SILADEN BERBASIS INDUSTRI KREATIF

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fandy J. Latuni ◽  
Glenie Latuni
Keyword(s):  
Community Service ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Local Culture ◽  
Cultural Tradition ◽  
Creative Industry ◽  
Social Activities ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
The Family

Siladen is an island east of Bunaken Island with a population of approximately 300 family heads. Since the first Community as Fishermen to change since the entry of foreign and local investors invest their capital in the tourism sector by establishing resorts and international diving spot. Residents who were formerly fishermen, are now beginning to be recruited into company employees. The community of Siladen Island is derived from sangihe island and still maintains its cultural tradition, one of which is Masamper music. This art, often featured in social activities, local culture until now. To improve the welfare of the local community, the Community Service is implemented which is focused on the children. Train the creativity of children, in order to improve the welfare of the family later became the goal Keywords: Music Masamper Group of Children, Siladen Island, Creative Industry

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