The University Next Door: Developing a Centralized Unit that Strategically Cultivates Community Engagement at an Urban University

Using Kotter’s model of change as a framework, this case study will describe the structure and efforts of a centralized unit within an urban, research university to deepen and extend the institutionalization of community engagement. The change model will be described along with details about the imp...

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Published in:Metropolitan universities 2016-01, Vol.27 (1), p.97-121
Main Authors: Holton, Valerie L., Early, Jennifer L., Resler, Meghan, Trussell, Audrey, Howard, Catherine W.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Barriers
Case Studies
Change Strategies
Community Involvement
Community Programs
Cooperation
Empowerment
Neighborhoods
Outreach Programs
School Community Relationship
Strategic Planning
Teaching Methods
Urban Universities
Virginia
Youth Programs
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Summary:Using Kotter’s model of change as a framework, this case study will describe the structure and efforts of a centralized unit within an urban, research university to deepen and extend the institutionalization of community engagement. The change model will be described along with details about the implemented strategies and practices that fall within each of the eight steps. The paper concludes with reflections and future efforts.
ISSN:1047-8485
DOI:10.18060/21120