Assignment:
Create a 5-7 page, detailed analysis of the community's readiness for the community collaboration. Follow the format of the TOWS analysis as your guide.
You will:
Apply theories and practices of collaboration between community and government.
Assess methods of citizen involvement and advocacy in collaborative efforts.
Assess the community being analyzed for aspects of problem complexity, stakeholder participation, obstacles, tangible results, and acknowledgement of success.
Analyze the importance of information, constructive communications, shared concerns, and process design within the TOWS construct.
Support your ideas with properly cited peer-reviewed sources.