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Partnerships in higher education: a model for joint degree nursing programs
F W Quinless1, N Elliot, E Saiff
1School of Nursing, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Newark 07107-3000, USA.
Summary
This study details strategies for designing and implementing joint baccalaureate nursing programs. It explores academic contracts, committees, and operational management for successful higher education partnerships.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Higher Education Administration
Background:
- Establishing collaborative academic programs requires careful planning and management.
- Joint programs can offer unique benefits but also present challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline strategies for designing and implementing joint baccalaureate nursing programs.
- To describe the operational and structural components of successful academic partnerships.
Main Methods:
- Detailed description of academic contracts and governance structures.
- Explanation of decision-making and advisory committee roles.
- Discussion of practical operational management aspects.
Main Results:
- Successful partnerships rely on clear assumptions and defined operational strategies.
- Specific details on contracts, committees, and lines of authority were established.
- Both advantages and disadvantages of academic partnerships were identified.
Conclusions:
- Joint nursing programs require robust structural and operational frameworks for success.
- Careful consideration of partnership dynamics is crucial for higher education collaborations.