CAB FAQ Video
Have you thought about joining a Community Advisory Board (CAB)? This video describes what it is like. As a CAB member, you will help shape projects, research, and initiatives that matter to your community. You will have the opportunity to bring your experiences and ideas to the table, speak up for community needs, and build new skills along the way. Learn more about whether CAB membership might be right for you.
Whether you or your organization is already partnering with UCSF researchers, faculty or learners, or you are considering a partnership, this page has information to help you ensure that a partnership will meet your needs.
Is a community-engaged partnership right for my organization?
To get you started, consider the following questions:
- “Are your goals aligned with the goals of your potential UCSF partner?”
- “Is the proposed project a good fit with my organization’s mission of service delivery?”
- "What health promotion activities and/or advocacy is my organization seeking support with?"
- “Is the compensation being offered enough to support the resources needed to execute the project?”
- The Association of Medical Colleges' Principles of Trustworthiness are a great resource to help organizations have conversations about what partnerships should look like.
What are the steps for community-academic projects?
Community-academic collaborations revolve around processes of co-development of an activity. Here are some guiding actions to start your project:
- Identify the health promotional and/advocacy needs of my organization
- Ensure that the project is mutually beneficial
- Clarity on roles and responsibilities - identify each other's strengths
- Support best forms of communication and implement check-in points
Scroll down for the full list of resources for community partners.
Principles of Trustworthiness
Key accountability principles of trust building to create lasting and genuine partnerships.
A Quick-Start Guide for Community-Based Organizations
This quick guide is intended for community-based organizations that may be interested in partnering with academic researchers at UCSF to conduct community-based research.
The Spectrum of Community Engagement to Ownership
The Spectrum of Community Engagement to Ownership charts a pathway to strengthen and transform our local democracies.
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