discourse about consortia

Does anyone know where I can find information about the dynamics of
consortia? I just need some general info about how they're formed, how they
work, best practices, etc.  Please respond directly to me rather than the
list.  Thanks, --E.M.

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Elizabeth L. MacNabb, PhD
Asst. Director for Service Learning
Visiting Faculty, Jepson School
Richmond Hall G 29-B, University of Richmond
Richmond VA 23173
804-289-8686, fax 804-287-6465