To develop productive links between industry and university, the style and ethos of networks focused on innovation are crucial. Cardiff University (Wales) has an innovation network that stimulates collaborative work and technology transfer through its informal open nature that encourages partnership. (SK)

Reports on the USA Science/Industry Advisory Board Meeting which was held October 8-9, 2001 in Uniqema, New Castle, DE. Discusses industry and science education interactions. (Author/YDS)

Explains the issue of qualifying university technical assistance providers. Addresses the differences among universities, businesses, and governmental organizations. Recommends specific practices directed toward the ultimate goal of improving university-based technical assistance and service. (CH)

Provides guidelines for establishing an Adopt-a-School program, a cooperative venture between government agencies, businesses and schools, based on a program in San Diego. Summarizes benefits and program activities. (KH)

Describes several models for agreements between colleges and cable television companies, including franchising, equipment purchase and leasing, public access, and radio programing. (SK)

The German apprenticeship system and the Danish "sandwich" system impart the following lessons for school-to-work transition in the United States: employers actively develop, manage, and implement systems; links are made between educational and employment needs of students and needs of companies; and coalitions/local intermediary…

Uses Nike as an example to explore the impact of corporate writing (in annual reports, press releases, advertisements, web pages, sponsored research, and consultant reports). Shows how the intertextual web of "Nike Writing," as it legitimates industry-wide labor and ecological practices has significant, negative consequences for academic…

Beta testing--the process of trying a product in a real-world setting before releasing it commercially--exploits a natural interface between universities and high-technology industries. High-tech companies need confidential, real-world tests of new products, and universities are eager to get an early look at tomorrow's technology. (MLW)

The New Hampshire Technical College System repositioned itself by creating Technology Deployment Centers, for-profit training businesses aimed at the private sector. The centers provide customized training for businesses. (SK)

Questions the rush to support business-school partnerships as the panacea for American education. Lists the benefits of such arrangements. Discusses successful partnerships' characteristics and discusses possible future avenues for partnerships. (CH)

Describes the business-education partnership movement, with examples of some successful projects. Emphasis is placed on programs to help students make the transition from school to work. (CH)

As federal support has declined, corporations have played a more active role in education. But business, schools, policymakers, and students often disagree on the purpose and desired content of education. Cooperative programs have been developed to resolve this communication gap, but many concerned remain skeptical about the corporation-school…

Describes the University Team concept, which involves large sections of an organization with large sections of an institution and serves the needs of both. Explains how the University Team model enables a corporation to develop stronger ties with a selected university and position itself to interact with students and faculty on a regular basis.…

The authors examine collaboration between private industry and the college career center to produce graduates ready for work. They discuss how and why to develop such initiatives and present criteria for appropriate involvement. Sample programs are included. (CH)

Describes an orientation program at California State University Sacramento which provided an opportunity for employers, faculty, and placement to share ideas and concerns. The program was successful in providing a link between academic departments and job oppotunities. (JAC)