1. 12-11-99UW-Stout1 Collaboration, Cooperation and Sharing Joseph W. Holland University of Wisconsin-Stout

2. 12-11-99 UW-Stout2 The History n March 1998 - Began Identifying Partners n May 1999 - Submitted Grant n July 1999 - Began the Project n October 1999 - First Meeting n December 1999 - Second Meeting n June 1999 - Curriculum Agreement n August 1999 - Implemented Courses

3. 12-11-99 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

4. 12-11-99 UW-Stout4 Funding Your Work n Internal –Research Monies –Release Time –“Out of Hide” n External –Grants –Partnerships

5. 12-11-99 UW-Stout5 Creating the Plan n Timeline n Responsibilities n Outcomes n Change n Communication n Identify the Leader

6. 12-11-99 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

7. 12-11-99 UW-Stout7 Making it Work n Define Roles and Expectations –Responsibilities –Timelines –Communications n Sharing Environment –Knowledge not Criticism –Opportunities not Barriers

8. 12-11-99 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

9. 12-11-99 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

10. 12-11-99 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

11. 12-11-99 UW-Stout11 Opportunities n Institutional Policies