Sustainability
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Long
distance relationships: Some lessons learned in sustaining the
US-South Africa Partnership
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1. Stay in constant touch with the host institution.
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2. Be flexible and be prepared to change course and go with the flow.
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3. Know the calendar of your host school.
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4. Be ready for disappointments regarding ongoing cooperation from the administration of your host school.
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5. Be ready for volatility in terms of staff/faculty changes in your host school.
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6. The research director must always display leadership qualities.
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7. Be prepared and always have an alternate plan.
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8. A thorough understanding of the population one is working with is critical.
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9. Practice equality, fairness, and equity.
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10. Protect yourself from being accused of exploiting the host country
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Course Conceptualization |
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