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| Simple Community |
Simple Community is a book on how college sports, that often serves as the "front porch" of the university at which the community gathers, is author Rich Luker's ideal link between the people who want to experience community and the companies who have the resources to provide it.
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COLLEGE TOWN LEADERSHIP
Lawrence Residents Talk Up the Benefits of Town & Gown LAWRENCE, KS -A report by LJ World interviews four local professionals who work daily in the trenches of the "town and gown" relationship sharing their perspectives on what resources Kansas University offers the Lawrence community.
Dorm Development Faces Town Suit ThreatPOUGHKEEPSIE, NY - The Poughkeepsie Journal writes that the Town of Poughkeepsie is threatening legal action over a Dutchess Community College dorm unless more public comment is accepted. DCC has proposed a 465 bed dormitory on its campus. College officials have said dorms are needed and would reduce commutes for students living far from campus. They believe the dorm would also provide students with a learning experience more akin to that of a four-year school. Town leaders and residents are worried about increased traffic and increased calls for police and fire service the dorm could bring. |
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BUSINESS & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
College Town Populations Rise Faster Than National Average
According to Money Show, all across America, college town populations are rising much faster than practically any other real estate market on a national basis. That's because enrollments on a national basis are on a steady rise, and graduate school programs are rapidly expanding as well. With more and more colleges unable to keep up with rising demand in on-campus housing, there's a rush for affordable, off-campus student housing in these college towns.
State College Businesses Brace for Students Return STATE COLLEGE, PA - Centre Daily Times reports on the three-day spending spree when about 14,000 new and returning Penn State students move onto campus and thousands more take up residence off campus. "Ground zero" for students is Wal-Mart, who will bring in 150 to 200 extra sales associates to handle the increase in sales.
Westfield Charts Progress Downtown and in Its Industrial ParksWESTFIELD, MA - Business West tells how college and civic leaders are using downtown student housing to spur revitalization in the city's center, benefitting both town & gown.
' Hire a Griffon' Program Boosts Students' Visibility ST. JOSEPH, MO - St. Joe News writes about a program where free stickers are being offered through the "Hire a Griffon" program. The program is a public awareness campaign that is committed to marketing Western State University's importance in the community. The program also offers employer services in its career development center to make Western students and graduates more visible. About 43 percent of Western students work in the community, according to Mr. Gregg, and 33 percent of graduates find employment locally. Western officials often tout their commitment to and countless hours of community service in St. Joseph and its economic impact of well over $100 million annually.
University of North Texas -Dallas Infuses Capital into the City DALLAS, TX - The Dallas Morning News and the Vice Chancellor of the University of North Texas tell how universities become the center of their communities and collaborative partners in economic development. A new study from the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy notes that 82 percent of American universities are in urban neighborhoods. The college communities are centers of employment, spending and workforce development, and economic engines that attract new businesses and highly skilled individuals to revitalize urban environments. |
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1. Syracuse, NY -Educational Sanctions - Does your school offer an educational sanction for students who commit infractions off-campus? Syracuse has a great one and we are looking for other examples.
2. Mansfield, CT - The director of the Department of Building & Housing Inspection for the town of Mansfield Connecticut asks,"Our town is home of the University of Connecticut. Like many similar communities we are struggling with quality of life issues for both student and non-student citizens. One enforcement tool we are exploring is the use of a Tenant Registry to help limit over crowding of dwelling units. Any information you could provide on this topic would be greatly appreciated."
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The International Town & Gown Association is a non-profit organization that brings together leaders from college and university campuses and communities. Member representatives include Mayors, Elected Officials, City Administrators, Police Chiefs, Planners, University/College Presidents, Business Officers, Student Affairs Officers, Campus Planners, Student Housing Staff, Off-campus student staff, Parking & Transportation Officials, Students, Neighborhood Officials, Private Housing Developers, and many others sharing a unified town-gown vision. The ITGA acts as a communication, education, consulting and training resource for decision makers of colleges and college communities in areas of shared resources, programs, planning and project opportunities while addressing existing and potential conflicts.
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Chip Boyles
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