Resources

Collective Impact as a Framework for Collaboration

The Collective Impact framework posits that when five conditions are present (a common agenda, shared measurement, mutually reinforcing activities, continuous communication, and backbone support), collaborative initiatives can more easily gain momentum and achieve large-scale change. For individuals looking to replicate the BEIC structure, we encourage you to read this paper.

The table below presents a series of reflective questions that can help educators develop their collaboration using the Collective Impact framework.

Biology Higher Education Organizations and Resources

Society for the Advancement of Biology Education Research
CourseSource
Journal of Microbiology and Biology Education
CBE-Life Sciences Education
Summer Institutes on Scientific Teaching
UCI Postsecondary Education Research and Implementation Institute
Community College Undergraduate Research Initiative