Stronger Together: Strategic Partnerships in Higher Education

EDU A731A Subject & Catalog Number

Description

*Lottery-Based Enrollment* Strategic partnerships are essential in expanding the reach and deepening the impact of higher education. This module will equip students with the foundational knowledge and critical skills needed to design, develop, assess, and sustain reciprocal partnerships between higher education institutions and key external partners, including community organizations, businesses, foundations, and government agencies. Students will engage with real-world cases and simulations to consider why institutions forge partnerships, and how they navigate the partnership lifecycle, from partner identification and relationship-building to strategic planning and implementation, and ongoing evaluation. Together we will explore challenges in navigating conflicting missions, power imbalances, and ethical considerations while developing skills and approaches that support effective collaboration and greater collective impact. This course is recommended for higher education concentrators and students who want to learn more about developing partnerships with colleges and universities.