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Marietta Guanzon De La Salle University, Manila, Philippines
Community
Faculty
Students
CITL Process
Community RECIPROCAL PARTNERSHIP
University
CITL Process
Establishing Reciprocal Community –University Partnerships
Two levels of Community-University Partnership (Kupiec, 1993)
1. Community organization and campus department or office 2. Institutional-wide commitment to collaborate and work with the community
Establishing Reciprocal Community –University Partnerships
Misconceptions about Community-University Partnership University as institutional superior an ivory tower versus deficient culture of the community (Mulling, 1995 and Thomas, 2000) University as resource provider versus community as recipient/beneficiary of services Hierarchy of wisdom (Mullin, 1995)
Establishing Reciprocal Community –University Partnerships
According to Ruch and Trani [1991; 27], three characteristics identify effective university-community relationships:
(a) the interaction is mutually beneficial to the university and the community, (b) the interaction is guided by institutional choice and strategy, and (c) the interaction is one of value and importance to both partners. Universities must provide strong leadership, articulate clear goals, and maintain supportive institutional policies to develop these partnerships
Establishing Reciprocal Community –University Partnerships
PRINCIPLES OF GOOD COMMUNITY-UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIP
1. Partners have agreed upon mission, values, goals, measurable outcomes and accountability for the partnership.
2. The relationship between partners is characterized by mutual trust, respect, genuineness, and commitment. Source: Community-Campus Partnerships for Health. (2006, October). Principles of Good Community-Campus Partnerships.
Establishing Reciprocal Community –University Partnerships
PRINCIPLES OF GOOD COMMUNITY-UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIP
3. The partnership builds upon identified strengths and assets, but also works to address needs and increase capacity of all partners. 4. The partnership balances power among partners and enables resources among partners to be shared. Source: Community-Campus Partnerships for Health. (2006, October). Principles of Good Community-Campus Partnerships.
Establishing Reciprocal Community –University Partnerships
PRINCIPLES OF GOOD COMMUNITY-UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIP
5. Partners make clear and open communication an ongoing priority by striving to understand each other's needs and self-interests, and developing a common language. 6. Principles and processes for the partnership are established with the input and agreement of all partners, especially for decision-making and conflict resolution Source: Community-Campus Partnerships for Health. (2006, October). Principles of Good Community-Campus Partnerships.
Establishing Reciprocal Community –University Partnerships
PRINCIPLES OF GOOD COMMUNITY-UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIP
7. There is feedback among all stakeholders in the partnership, with the goal of continuously improving the partnership and its outcomes.
8. Partners share the benefits of the partnership's accomplishments. Source: Community-Campus Partnerships for Health. (2006, October). Principles of Good Community-Campus Partnerships.
Community
Establishing Reciprocal Community –University Partnerships
University
ROLE OF THE COMMUNITY IN PARTNERSHIP Provide orientation about community situation and issues Identify needs of community that CITL class could fulfil
Identify needs for volunteers, develop appropriate responsibilities and tasks for students Participate in guiding the identification and planning of service activities
Community
Establishing Reciprocal Community –University Partnerships
University
ROLE OF THE COMMUNITY IN PARTNERSHIP Co-implement service activity Participate in monitoring, feed backing of students’ performance, and evaluation of project activity Participate in and support recognition efforts Supervise students when at community and ensure safety and security of students Serve as Co-formator
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Establishing Reciprocal Community –University Partnerships
Universit y
ROLE OF THE UNIVERSITY IN PARTNERSHIP Assist faculty in development of quality service projects Identify partner community and organization based on set criteria Conduct orientation sessions in class or community Assist students in contacting agency and working out logistics of project Provide risk-management information and informed consent templates Source: Gallagar, et al Faculty Guide to SL. University of Colarado Denver
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Establishing Reciprocal Community –University Partnerships
Universit y
ROLE OF THE UNIVERSITY IN PARTNERSHIP
Provide evaluation resources for faculty and community partner Develop and provide resources for recognition activities
Source: Gallagar, et al Faculty Guide to SL. University of Colarado Denver
Reciprocal partnerships are collaborative, mutually beneficial, and address universitycommunity needs Reciprocity and community empowerment are essential elements for the long-term success of CITL endeavours