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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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 The staff at ITGA apologizes for recent delays in editions of The News Stand. The newsletter has not been published since October due to software upgrades and changes with our service provider. Access has been restored and improved and the newsletter has resumed its normal delivery schedule. Thanks for understanding.
The Newsstand is being sent to you as an introduction to the International Town & Gown Association. Members of the ITGA receive this twice-weekly publication and a monthly news letter highlighting college town news from around the world. Explore membership opportunities at www.town-gown.net to help keep these communication channels open to all. |
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COLLEGE TOWN LEADERSHIP
Editorial: New President Recognizes and Values Strong Town and Gown Commitment,
The Plain Dealer, Cleveland, OH-In remarks to the Cleveland State campus and community new President Ronald Berkman rolls out Town and Gown plan of action to focus on strengths of Cleveland. His teaming approach blends the strengths of Cleveland's world renowned healthcare economy, incorporates innovative ways to attract and retain more talent and new businesses, and opens a new door for the Cleveland School District K-12 to engage in team training for students dedicated to careers in education.
University/Cities Looking to Reinvent Themselves
Waco, TX-Waco Tribune-Herald describes Waco's Economic Development Collaboration team focusing on an ambitious plan for economic reinvention which unites with Baylor's research efforts. Expert Pike Powers explains "the keys to research and development parks are adequate funding, a focused plan, and a committed and capable university." Waco learns from Austin: Universities serve as anchor.
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BUDGETS & ECONOMY
Student Money Management Programs Making Impact on Student Credit Card Solicitations
Toledo, Ohio-TheBlade.Com highlights Bowling Green State University and University of Toledo's strong campus commitment to student financial stewardship, student credit card debt prevention, and the new law that affects college students across the country-Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility, and Disclosure Act of 2009. This will prohibit credit card issuers from signing up anyone under the age of 21 that does not have the ability to make payments or lacks a co-signer. Several universities already have restriction policies in place to reduce credit card companies from targeting students. The Blade list a study by Sallie Mae, which reflects 30 percent of students put tuition on their credit cards, an increase of 24 percent since 2004.
Town of Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl Driving Force for Tuition Tax and states "the tax isn't just legal and fair, but essential".
Article by Rich Lord with the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette explains the reaction from university officials in Pittsburgh was fierce to the idea of implementing a tuition tax and viewed as an attack on college access and affordability. As budget pressures placed upon universities and their host cities mount, Town/Gown economic solutions and problem solving discussions will be put to the test. Strong messages from opposition are clear that Pittsburgh does not want to be known as the first university-city to launch a tuition tax.
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| ALCOHOL & ENFORCEMENT
While Fraternities and Sororities Embrace Alcohol Restrictions More Parties Shift to Local Rental Property
Roanoke VA-The Roanoke Times reports on alcohol use restrictions results in pushing fraternity parties into rental neighborhoods with little or no supervision. University officials as well as fraternity officers are forced to make changes for safety and institutional liability. Alcohol and Enforcement issues have several universities revisiting the debate of the drinking age on college campuses.
The Fairfield Mirror, Inc.
Student Newspaper, Discusses Parking Issues:
Townies Take a Stand to Stop Beach Parking. Party Parking Continues a Town-Gown Divide.
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| PLANNING & HOUSING
Keeping Up and Planning for The Future: Rock Hill and Winthrop University Collaborate to Develop a Dynamic and Creative Climate "College Town Action Plan"
Rock Hill, SC The Herald highlights the innovative Town-Gown approach of community partners for efforts to spark opportunities to energize and enliven several areas surrounding Winthrop's campus. Teaming up with the City of Rock Hill, the university and the Economic Development Corporation progressive leaders see the value of moving forward with plans to enhance a high quality living and learning environment by hiring a college town consulting firm to work with them through the process.
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towngown.freeforums.org
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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