Gladman, Kiernan2014-03-032014-03-032014-03-03https://hdl.handle.net/11299/162655University of Minnesota master's thesis. Summer 2013. Degree: Master of Liberal Studies. Advisers: Michael Andregg, Roslye Ultan. 1 digital file (pdf)Higher Education Institutions are hierarchical organizational systems which implement sustainability initiatives on- and off-campus, some of which could benefit from forming ecological sustainability-oriented partnerships, or eco-collaborations. Eco-collaborations could be formed between their organizations and intentional communities, also called ecovillages. The systemic and complementary differences between ecovillages and Higher Education Institutions create opportunities for several types of partnerships. Mutual goals and missions may be used as a basis for an eco-collaboration for educational, research, or community engagement activities between Higher Education and ecovillages.en-USSustainabilityHigher EducationEcovillageCollaborationPartnershipSystemsEcologyEnvironmentalThesis or Dissertation