Working Paper No. 23
An Examination of Multi-Institutional Projects

Nancy Thomas

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to identify techniques for designing and maintaining effective multi-institutional collaborative projects that will  also encourage the success of each individual institution.  It contains recommendations regarding the formation and management of the networks.  First, it reviews project goals and desired outcomes, with  consideration of whether collaboration should be a means or an end.  Next, the paper turns to strategies for forming and managing networks, with particular attention to the selection and role of a "project leader."  It then considers the role and responsibility of institutional participants, reviewing criteria for network participation and arguing in favor of a highly selective admissions process.

Spring 1999

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