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University-community partnerships in gerontological social work: building consensus around student learning
Anna L Zendell1, Anne E Fortune, Linda K P Mertz
1School of Social Welfare, University at Albany, Albany, NY 12222, USA. ag0814@albany.edu
Abstract:
This article will demonstrate how schools of social work can collaborate with community agencies to provide a comprehensive and enriching educational experience for both student interns and participating agencies. An innovative partnership of a state school of social work with community agencies leading to a cutting-edge geriatric field education program is described. Case examples are used to illustrate the benefits of these partnerships, as well as challenges partners overcame in forging and sustaining partnerships. Necessary components of partnership development are detailed.
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