UW-Stout1 Collaboration, Cooperation and Sharing Joseph W. Holland University of Wisconsin-Stout

UW-Stout2 The History n March Began Identifying Partners n May Submitted Grant n July Began the Project n October First Meeting n December Second Meeting n June Curriculum Agreement n August Implemented Courses

UW-Stout3 Choosing Partners n Share a vision n Cooperation not Competition n Value Contributions n Respect Each Other n Look for Innovators (Individuals) n Balance

UW-Stout4 Funding Your Work n Internal –Research Monies –Release Time –“Out of Hide” n External –Grants –Partnerships

UW-Stout5 Creating the Plan n Timeline n Responsibilities n Outcomes n Change n Communication n Identify the Leader

UW-Stout6 Making it Work n Building Trust –Exchange Information and Ideas –Get to Know Individuals –Learn the “Culture” –Listen –Talk Building Trust is the most important step to making collaboration work

UW-Stout7 Making it Work n Define Roles and Expectations –Responsibilities –Timelines –Communications n Sharing Environment –Knowledge not Criticism –Opportunities not Barriers

UW-Stout8 Designing Curriculum n Learning Outcomes n Map Competencies n Examine Institutional Needs n Provide Flexibility n Address Learning Styles n Compromise not Conflict n Be Practical

UW-Stout9 Team Teaching n Building Inter-institutional Trust n Learning About Each Other n Providing Students with Diversity n Enrich Interaction n Share Responsibility n Enhance Teaching Effectiveness

UW-Stout10 Assumptions n Adult Learner Model The curriculum was designed with the understanding that the student was self motivated and both wanted and needed to learn. n Learning Outcomes Define desired outcomes, explain expectations, determine assessment mechanisms

UW-Stout11 Opportunities n Institutional Policies