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Institutional status and support for campus-community partnerships in Austrian higher education: exploring faculty perceptions of implementation and challenges

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  • Magdalena Fellner

    (University of Kassel)

  • Paul Rameder

    (Vienna University of Economics and Business)

  • Katharina Resch

    (University of Education Upper Austria
    University of Vienna)

  • Mariella Knapp

    (University of Vienna)

  • Claudia Fahrenwald

    (University of Education Upper Austria)

  • Peter Slepcevic-Zach

    (University of Graz)

Abstract

Amidst growing expectations for higher education institutions (HEIs) to address societal challenges through multi-perspective educational and research activities, this study examines the institutional status and level of support for campus-community partnerships (CCPs) at Austrian HEIs. By leveraging a survey conducted among 107 university teachers, the research explores the current perception and implementation of CCPs in the academic landscape. The findings indicate that the integration of CCPs is deeply intertwined with the organizational framework of HEIs, highlighting that while campus-community partnerships are seen as valuable for enhancing the educational experience and community as well as for organizational development, they remain largely unsupported by the necessary institutional structures and formal processes. The study concludes with recommendations for improving the design and framework of CCPs to better meet the evolving demands of higher education engagement with societal challenges, and suggests a more structured approach to institutionalizing these partnerships, taking into account the specific organizational context for implementing effective collaborations.

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  • Magdalena Fellner & Paul Rameder & Katharina Resch & Mariella Knapp & Claudia Fahrenwald & Peter Slepcevic-Zach, 2025. "Institutional status and support for campus-community partnerships in Austrian higher education: exploring faculty perceptions of implementation and challenges," Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Springer, vol. 14(1), pages 1-22, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:joiaen:v:14:y:2025:i:1:d:10.1186_s13731-025-00542-4
    DOI: 10.1186/s13731-025-00542-4
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