Using survey research from graduate student and community stakeholder respondents, this exploratory study examines two different dimensions of higher education-community partnerships. First, the role graduate assistantships supporting higher education and community partnerships in the context of graduate student development is examined. Second, the challenges and opportunities created in higher education and community partnerships from the perspectives of community stakeholders are explored. Recommendations for related, more in-depth explorations are provided. (Contains 3 tables and 1 figure.)