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Sub Criteria

Example of Evidence

2.1 Communication mechanisms facilitate collaboration

Describe the types of tools that sustain communication across the collaborators, e.g., minutes, agendas, calls, visits, videoconferencing. If an Memorandum of understanding, contract or other agreement exists this may be included, but is not essential.

2.2 The collaboration has engaged appropriate members to facilitate success

Narrative describes how team members were selected, how roles and expectations are set, and the organization for regular communications. An option could be to include a table or appendix of members and provide the rationale for their participation.

2.3 The collaboration periodically reviews the purpose, goals, and mission to assure that all perspectives are mutually addressed.

Narrative description of how trust is built among the collaborators and opportunities for examining the effectiveness of the collaboration functioning. This might include evidence from annual program review, retreats.

2.4 The collaborators openly explore and document any imbalances of power, including perceived or potential imbalances while ensuring that expectations are met from each partner institutions.

Description of the issues that were considered and measures put in place to address any issues that may arise. May add a reflection on whether such issues arose during the collaboration and how they were addressed while maintaining meeting expectations and mutual benefits to both sides. One may conclude with lessons learned and recommendations for future collaborations.