Exploring Institutional Change: A Case Study of One Public Research University's Development of a Center for University and Community Partnerships
- ISBN-10
- 110985949X
- ISBN-13
- 9781109859492
- Category
- Community and college
- Pages
- 590
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2006
- Author
- Jodi Lynette Anderson
Description
This qualitative case study explores how a new center for community partnerships has influenced change processes at one public research university. The study examines pre-center planning phases as well as the first three years of operation of the center. Data were collected through documents, observation, and one-on-one interviews. Interviews were conducted with 29 individuals from the university in fall 2005.
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