Academic Journal
Reflections on a Decade of a School-University Partnership: Graduates' Perceptions of Long-Term Program Influence
| Τίτλος: | Reflections on a Decade of a School-University Partnership: Graduates' Perceptions of Long-Term Program Influence |
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| Γλώσσα: | English |
| Συγγραφείς: | Nathern Okilwa (ORCID |
| Πηγή: | Journal of Educational Administration. 2026 64(4):364-378. |
| Διαθεσιμότητα: | Emerald Publishing Limited. Howard House, Wagon Lane, Bingley, West Yorkshire, BD16 1WA, UK. Tel: +44-1274-777700; Fax: +44-1274-785201; e-mail: emerald@emeraldinsight.com; Web site: http://www.emerald.com/insight |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 15 |
| Ημερομηνία έκδοσης: | 2026 |
| Τύπος εγγράφου: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | College School Cooperation, Partnerships in Education, Graduates, College Programs, Leadership Training, Program Effectiveness, Program Attitudes, Educational Benefits, Barriers |
| DOI: | 10.1108/JEA-02-2025-0052 |
| ISSN: | 0957-8234 1758-7395 |
| Περίληψη: | Purpose: This study examined the perspectives of graduates of a long-standing partnership between a university school leadership preparation program and a local school district. Design/methodology/approach: Two main research questions guided this qualitative study: (1) What are the benefits of participating in a leadership preparation partnership? and (2) What are the challenges of participating in a leadership preparation partnership? Focus groups were conducted with 31 program graduates. Their responses were analyzed, and themes and sub-themes were identified. Findings: Benefits included engaging in influential tasks and activities, altering their perspectives and practices, and sustaining cohort relationships; challenges were coping with work-life balance, course demands and changing program expectations. Originality/value: This study adds to our understanding of the advantages and liabilities of forging long-lasting school-university partnerships to strengthen a school district's leadership candidate pool. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Αριθμός Καταχώρησης: | EJ1509525 |
| Βάση Δεδομένων: | ERIC |
| ISSN: | 0957-8234 1758-7395 |
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| DOI: | 10.1108/JEA-02-2025-0052 |