Interdependence and Reciprocity: Partnership Ethos at the University of Denver. (March 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Korach, Susan; Anderson, Erin; Hesbol, Kristina; Tabron, Lolita; Candelarie, Doris; Kipp, Patty; Miller-Brown, Ellen
• Other Names: Young Michelle D. guest-editor.; Eddy-Spicer David H. guest-editor.
• Is Part Of: Journal of research on leadership education. Volume 14:Number 1(2019)
• Page Start: 31
• Page End: 50
• Publication Date: 2019-03
• Subjects: leadership preparation -- leadership preparation programs -- partnerships -- principal preparation -- leadership program design -- leadership program resources -- exemplary programs; Educational leadership -- Periodicals; 371.2011
• DOI: 10.1177/1942775118819679
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1942-7751

Abstract

Research indicates that preparation programs featuring partnerships between universities and districts have a greater impact on career advancement of graduates than more conventional university-based programs. The University of Denver's (DU) Ritchie Program for School Leaders has been identified as a "model" of university–district collaboration. This partnership program between DU and Denver Public Schools to develop transformative and courageous leaders launched a partnership ethos that defines the Educational Leadership and Policy Studies (ELPS) department. Since that time, ELPS partnerships have expanded and evolved. In this article, we share the complex and dynamic nature of ELPS' partnership ethos.