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IV. Partner Relationships

Without viable local community partners, experiential learning opportunities for students would be rendered costly and, for the most part, impractical. On the other hand, without the assistance of nearby higher education institutions, nonprofit agencies would lack an invaluable array of assets that can make a notable difference to the recipients of their services. Hence, mutuality and reciprocity, the cornerstones of robust partnering activities, are at the crux of these potentially beneficial relationships.

The functions being performed through genuine partnerships include their respective contributions to an understanding of partnering dynamics and the selection of particular partners; the creation of effective communications structures, including advisory boards; and the development of measures that assess the impact of experiential learning programs on communities.

A. Understanding Partnering Dynamics
and Selecting Partners

B. Creating Communications Structures
and Advisory Boards

C. Assessing the Impact of Experiential Learning Programs on Communities