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November 24, 2009
Bringing College & Community
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FOUNDING PARTNERS
University of Colorado-Boulder
Clemson, SC
Clemson University
Joint City University Advisory Board
California Polytechnic State University
Murray State University
Joint City University Advisory Board of Clemson
GENERAL MEMBERS
Murray, KY
Mansfield, CT
Ames, Iowa
Syracuse University
Eastern Kentucky University
George Washington University
Baylor University
Texas A & M University
Richomnd, KY
James Madison University
Newark, DE
East Lansing, MI
Michigan State University
Kent, Ohio
Grinnell College
Gainesville, FL
University at Buffalo
Laramie, WY
Oberlin, OH
Oberlin College
Otterbein College
Iona College
Old Dominion University
Texas A&M
College Station
City of Austin
Brailsford & Dunlavey Facility Planning
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| Dr. Richard Luker
2010 Best Practices Conference Keynote and Book Signing |
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Simple Community shows how college sports, which often serves as the "front porch" of the university at which the community gathers, 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 & Main
Welcome to our updated monthly newsletter. The College & Main has taken a new look to resemble our newly updated web site. We hope that you like the new features of this newsletter, such as the ITGA Forum Issues and as well hope that you receive a greater benefit from our updated web site. Please let us know of any ideas that you may have to improve either. |
-ITGA Presents-
5th Annual Best Practices In Building
University/City Relations Conference
Sustainable Partnerships For The Future
Building and Sustaining Strong University Communities whether in a small town or a booming metropolis, a college or university brings a unique collection of assets to the community. These academic institutions bring with them a large group of young and often spirited adults, a highly educated faculty with unique perspectives, not to mention sports, culture, entertainment, and tradition. When combined with a city's established neighborhoods, central business districts and their own set of goals, you have the potential for great conflict or great opportunity. Partnerships are essential in minimizing conflicts and forming productive relationships and collaborations among the diverse assets, populations, and outlooks that are found within the college town.
The 5th Annual Best Practices in Building University/City Relations Conference brought to you by the International Town & Gown Association provides the forum through which these sustainable partnerships may be forged. Every June, this conference attracts participants from across the nation and across a wide range of professions to discuss the dynamics of the town-gown relationship. What makes this event unique is the cross-disciplinary nature of the conversations. Only at the ITGA/ Best Practices conference will you find elected officials and city administrators at the same table with university administrators, student affairs professionals, campus/city planners, economic development professionals, law enforcement officials, and students.
This 2010 conference will be held in the City of Ames, home to Iowa State University. In addition to dynamic sessions, great networking opportunities and thought provoking speakers, tours and evening events will be held throughout the campus and the community so you can experience all Iowa State and Ames has to offer!
-Make Plans to Attend-
Ames, Iowa on June 1-3rd, 2010 as we work together to build stronger,more vibrant Town and Gown Economies and Communities.
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-Call for Presentations Open-
The Call for Presentations is now open, proposals are being accepted for sessions for the ITGA 2010 Best Practices Conference, Ames, Iowa and Iowa State University, June, 1-3, 2010. Submissions must be received on or before January 15, 2010.
The 2010 Best Practices Conference seeks to highlight projects and programs that demonstrate and highlight issues, programs and solutions in the Town and Gown Communities and Universities. This conference focuses on the points of contact that must be established in order to build and maintain sustainable partnerships between colleges, universities, and their host communities. What better way to help facilitate this dialogue than through presenting at the 2010 conference? To this end, all university faculty, staff and students as well as all community leaders, administrators, staff and citizens are hereby invited to present sessions at this year's conference. Presentation formats can include lectures, panel discussions or round tables. Conference speakers will receive a discounted registration fee for presenting at the 2010 Conference.
Presentations are being considered as part of the following conference themes:
Best Practices in Sustaining Town-Gown Relations
Success Stories and Solutions to improve Relationships between Stakeholders;
Collaborative Coalitions, Committees, and Working Groups;
The Issues of Alcohol, Parties, and High-Risk Drinking;
Becoming Better Neighbors & Keeping the Peace Protecting Neighborhoods & Welcoming Students Sustainable Partnerships in Design and Development
Successful Planning and Development in Town-Gown Communities;
Making the most of the Town-Gown Economy;
The University's Role in Revitalizing the Commercial Core;
Shared Parking, Transit, and Transportation Systems;
A Sustainable Citizenry: Developing Citizen-Scholars
Community Service Initiatives
Student Entrepreneurship and Job Creation;
Service Learning and Civic Engagement;
Students Serving as part of City Council; Going Green/Saving Green
Energy Conservation and Sustainability in the College Town;
Best Practices in Sustainability in the College Town;
Climate Action Plans and Reducing Carbon Footprints;
Move-out Recycling Practices;
Working Together to Minimize Waste;
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International Town & Gown Association
James F Martin Inn Suite 300
240 Madren Center Drive
Clemson University
Clemson, SC 29634 |
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