Interview: Jane Oates on collaborations between academia and government policy makers

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this interview is to gain insight from the career of policy‐maker and researcher, Jane Oates, on the collaborations between academia and government to effect social change.

Design/methodology/approach

This article is based on an interview with Jane Oates conducted in May of 2007.

Findings

Based on her experiences, she states that social change requires a three‐way partnership between academia, government, and the people they serve. She makes specific recommendations for the ways these groups can find a common language to reach their shared goals.

Originality/value

This account provides the unique perspective of a professional who has spent years in both academia and policy‐making.

Citation

Boyer, T.M. (2008), "Interview: Jane Oates on collaborations between academia and government policy makers", Equal Opportunities International, Vol. 27 No. 2, pp. 199-204. https://doi.org/10.1108/02610150810853505