Date of Award
7-13-2016
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Education (EdD)
Department
Educational Leadership
First Advisor
James Vander Putten
Abstract
This qualitative study uses grounded theory to develop a substantive level theory (Glaser and Strauss, 1967) of a non-traditional approach to economic development and community engagement in 42 economic development and community engagement projects at 30 higher education institutions in 22 states. Institutions include research universities, land-grants, and community colleges. Documents were from the University Economic Development Association (UEDA), the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU), and the National Association of Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE) during 2012-2013. Primary characteristics of projects included: student participation, regional alignment, faculty involvement, networks. Secondary characteristics included: built spaces, funding, and mentorship.
Recommended Citation
Lyon, Kelly Hunt, "The Evolving Role of Higher Education in Community Engagement and Economic Development" (2016). Theses and Dissertations. 683.
https://research.ualr.edu/etd/683
