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Initiative 2: Leverage MCE Strengths
Leverage MCE strengths with those of other groups to the mutual benefit of Maryland citizens
Maryland Cooperative Extension has a long tradition of working with organizations and community leaders. Mutually beneficial partnerships have been established with communities, business groups, agencies, campuses, and colleagues nationally and internationally. Partnerships require the exploration of innovative communication methods and provide multi-faceted collaborative opportunities to identify, assemble, and leverage the resources necessary to meet the ever-changing needs of people. Through partnerships, we more quickly and accurately identify issues requiring attention, bring diverse perspectives to bear on those issues, and develop and deliver educational programming more effectively than would be possible through independent actions. Funding opportunities for programs are often enhanced with our partners and, in some cases, provided by our partners. Effective partnerships are characterized by their flexibility and open communication.
Strategic Actions
- Initiate and expand partnerships among campuses, colleges, departments, and campus-based support units, especially University of Maryland College Park, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, and University of Maryland Biotechnology Institute.
- Work with MCE and university administration to establish guidelines for developing, maintaining, monitoring, and evaluating relationships with partners and their effectiveness.
- Develop mechanisms to continually assess and address the needs of stakeholders.
- Identify new partners who can assist MCE to expand programs and resources that best meet their needs and the needs of Maryland citizens.
- Develop partnerships, where appropriate, with state, national and international advisory bodies that make recommendations to governments, industry, and other groups.
- Broaden existing means of communication for staying connected with partners.
- Develop a university-mentoring program that encourages senior and junior employees to share their knowledge of existing partnerships and the proven methods for creating and maintaining partnerships.
- Add an incentive to the performance review process for MCE faculty and administrators to build and maintain effective partnerships.
For more information, contact Jim Hanson
Last updated: 09/27/2006
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