Similarly, the results and dissemination of information about projects are subject to a review process within the agency. This is vastly different from the 'peer review' requirements that an academic's work undergoes prior to publication. Political priorities, budgets and project priorities may influence this review process. Even though both practitioners and academics may be interested in partnering on a project, the investment of additional time and work into understanding each other's cultural priorities and biases may be crucial to the project's ultimate success. Academics can gain new opportunities and attract additional resources to enhance teaching, research, and service.
Guest lecturers bring a different perspective to the classroom.
Students gain access to practice networks for class projects, practica sites, mentoring and future employment opportunities. Partnerships provide research opportunities for testing of models, testing survey and other data collection tools, implementation and evaluation of demonstration projects and analysis of data, policies and program designs. Faculty can enrich their knowledge, skills and creativity through professional relationships with practitioners who have a wealth of expertise in applying theoretical public health to real-life public health problems. Public health practice can offer access to various resources. Practitioners generally have long-standing relationships with communities and individuals and can facilitate appropriate access to target populations.