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Discover the diverse world of consortia with Dr. Lawrence G. Dotolo in this informative presentation. Learn about the various types of consortia, including formal, informal, mandated, and voluntary collaborations. Explore areas of cooperation such as library services, joint degree programs, and shared facilities. Understand why consortia are successful, the benefits they provide to funding agencies, and the barriers to cooperation that institutions face. This session offers vital insights into fostering collaboration to expand programs, share resources, and leverage collective influence.
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CONSORTIA: HOW INSTITUTIONS CAN WORK TOGETHER A Presentation by Dr. Lawrence G. Dotolo Executive Director The Association for Consortium Leadership
Types of Consortia • Informal 1. No Professional Staff 2. Rotating Responsibility • Formal 1. Professional Staff 2. Fixed Organizational Structure
Types of Consortia • Mandated Consortia 1. State Sponsored 2. Regionally Sponsored 3. Country Sponsored • Voluntary Consortia
Types of Consortia • Specific Purpose Consortia • Multi-Purpose Consortia These Consortia may be: 1. Local 4. Multi-state 2. Regional 5. National 3. Statewide 6. International
Areas of Cooperation • Cross Registration • Library Cooperation • International Programs • Faculty Development • Joint Purchasing • Joint Faculty Appointments • Joint Degree Programs
Areas of Cooperation • Security and Emergency Preparedness • Substance Abuse Prevention • Joint Publications • Joint Grant Proposals • Joint Off-Campus Centers • Cooperative Websites
Best Practices • Joint Service Contracts • Cooperative Student Programs • Shared Equipment • Collaborative Admissions & Recruitment Practices • Shared Facilities
Best Practices • Economic Development • Community Development • Workforce Development
Why Are Consortia Successful? • Agile Organizations • Can React Quickly to Opportunities • Strong Administrative Support • Liked by Legislators, Boards of Visitors • Greater Impact than Individual Institutions
Why Funding Agencies Like Consortium Projects • Share Resources • Involve a Greater Number of Participants • Receive Greater Visibility • Often Create Additional Cooperative Programs • More Likely to Continue Beyond the Funding Period Because of the Economies of Scale
Why Institutions Cooperate? • To Compete • To Expand Programs • To Expand Influence • To Offset Spiraling Costs • To Create More Opportunities • To Leverage Resources
Barriers to Cooperation • Territorial Behavior • Hidden Agenda • Ego • Content with Status Quo • Lack of Trust • No Experience • Unwillingness To Give Up Some Autonomy
Difficulty in Maintaining Cooperation • Constant Reminders • Change in Personnel • Lack of Funds • Dominating Partner
Difficulty in Maintaining Cooperation • Lack of Commitment of Time • Different Priorities • Limited Resources • Lack of Aggressive Leadership • No Vision
How To Contact Us • Association for Consortium Leadership 4900 Powhatan Avenue Norfolk, Virginia 23529 Lawrence G. Dotolo, Ph.D. Executive Director lgdotolo@aol.com Nicola Beltz, Director of Programs and Administration nicolabelt@aol.com Phone: 757-683-3183 Fax: 757-683-4515 www.acl.odu.edu