Student Collaboration Initiative
In 2006, the Cornell Real Estate Review announced the Student Collaboration Initiative. The initiative is designed to facilitate the professional development of real estate students by stimulating opportunities for collaboration with real estate professionals. Students are encouraged to undertake research in pertinent issues in the real estate industry under the guidance of an industry professional and to publish their findings on the Program in Real Estate’s website and in the Cornell Real Estate Review.
A collaborated submission to the Review provides current students access to high level real estate professionals and the ability to research areas of interest in the industry with a focus on career development goals. From the perspective of the real estate professional, the initiative provides the opportunity to publish on a specific area of interest or expertise. The initiative represents a unique mentoring opportunity where, by directing and assisting a real estate student, you will be able to partake in an academic pursuit where time and work pressure may not ordinarily allow.
The Program in Real Estate is seeking the support of the Cornell Real Estate Council and its members to ensure the initiative’s success. The development of collaborative papers involves pairing students with industry professionals in a field of mutual interest. It is envisioned that students will initially contact industry professionals who have expressed a willingness to participate and to seek the professional’s co-operation in collaborating on a paper. Real estate professionals are encouraged to register their interest with the Director of the Program in Real Estate who will notify students of opportunities to work with interested industry professionals.