ERIC Number: EJ1096742
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2004
Pages: 13
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University-Community Partnership: Teaching Applied Social Psychology to Foster Engagement in Strategic Planning
Harnish, Richard J.; Bridges, K. Robert
Journal of Higher Education Outreach and Engagement, v10 n1 p107-119 2004
In this article, we present a novel way to integrate psychological theories and research methods in an applied social psychology course as a means to foster engagement in a university-community partnership. We taught an advanced course on the application of social psychological theories and research methods to junior and senior undergraduates. Our goal was to use the course as a venue for a university-community partnership where a strategic plan was developed for the community. Lessons learned from the experience are summarized, and suggestions are provided for strengthening university-community partnerships to dispel the notion that institutions of higher learning are unresponsive to society's problems.
Descriptors: Higher Education, School Community Relationship, Strategic Planning, Social Psychology, Teaching Methods, Research Methodology, Partnerships in Education, Undergraduate Students, Community Programs, Qualitative Research, Interviews, Surveys, Focus Groups, Stakeholders, Community Leaders, Participation, Advanced Courses, Statistical Analysis
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Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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