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May, 2009 |
4th Annual Best Practices in Building University/City Relations Conference
June 1-4,2009.
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Murray, KY
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Kent, Ohio
Grinnell College
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College Town Relations Continues to Receive National Attention
Dear College Town Leaders,
I hope that everyone has been enjoying and benefiting from the ITGA newsletters and communication services. College towns and town/gown relations continue to receive national attention. The New York Times published an article this weekend, Slump Revives Town-Gown Divide Across U.S. The NYT spends alot of effort in the article writing about a few negative town-gown issues around the US including an ongoing divide between Harvard and the neighborhood of North Allston, but spends little time looking at numerous positive town-gown programs and efforts occurring throughout the nation. The ITGA newsletter, The News Stand, has featured numerous articles since September documenting positive relations being furthered due to economic conditions. We will be bringing this to the NYT's attention and inviting them to the 4th Annual Best Practices Conference to see for themselves. Responses to this article have already begun in local news and news blogs; The Education Optimist and the Yale Daily News - Cross Campus .
In other news, please be looking for a new format in our monthly newsletter, twice weekly news and ITGA web site. We have been hard at work adding new features and a new look to our communication services and plan to have all introduced during this month.
The ITGA is assembling a growing list of partners and supporters working to strengthen town and gown relations across the world. We sincerely hope that you will elect to partner with these schools, cities and businesses by joining the ITGA and you may do so as simply at clicking here. This will take you to the ITGA membership web site. For further information, please feel free to contact me at 864.643.4199 or cboyles@town-gown.net.
Sincerely,
Chip Boyles
Charles P. Boyles, II
Executive Director
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Looking for Hosts for Future Conferences
To: All Interested Universities/Colleges and College Towns
From: The Best Practices in Building University/City Relations Conference Committee
The selection process for hosting the 2010-5th Annual Best Practices in Building University/City Relations Conference begins now!
The Best Practices Conference Committee is currently accepting Letters of Interest from University/City partnerships for hosting the 2010 Best Practices Conference. Interested partnerships should prepare an Official Letter of Interest. This letter must be from the combined prospective Host Team, college and community representatives, and include:
·The desired conference dates in 2010.
·Partnership with college and city including local convention and visitor's bureau, partnerships with any other local schools, and other governments.
·Potential corporate or other sponsorships.
·Conceptual make-up of the planned local conference planning committee.
·Demonstrated commitment by the local conference committee to organize and fundraise.
·Commitment to maintain Best Practices guidelines as well as a willingness to work in collaboration with the Best Practices Conference Committee.
·Why your community and town-gown relation is a GREAT place to host town & gown leaders from across the U.S. and Canada.
All Letters of Interest must be forwarded electronically to cboyles@town-gown.net by noon, May 29, 2009. You may e-mail Chip Boyles at cboyles@town-gown.net or call 864-643-4199 for conference guidelines and a detailed Request for Letters of Interest. |
4th Annual Best Practices in Building University/City Relations Conference
Best Practices Conference Posts Program and Speakers
The 4th Annual Best Practices Conferences begins June 1st in Murray, Kentucky. The host committee has posted their schedule of speakers on the Murray State University Town/Gown web site. The conference is offering over twenty speakers providing examples of town & gown programs, projects and opportunities. Speakers include, Dr. Jerry Dunn of Murray State University, Dr. Constatine Curris, Murray's Mayor Thomas Rushing, presenters from Colorado State University, University of Virginia, City of San Marcos, TX, City of Santa Cruz, CA, Michigan State University, George Washington University, and many others from across Kentucky and the nation. The conference has a small number of registrations still available through their Town/Gown web site.
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