Sunnyvale University: Town/Gown Relations and Community Outreach University of Nebraska-Lincoln M.A. Higher Education Administration, Specialization in Student Affairs Ashley Svare, Kriston Burroughs, Luke Bretscher

Objectives Create a plan to foster a positive town-gown relationship o The "issue of expansion has negative implications. Growing universities needed more physical space, and a build-up environment" (Mayfield, L., 2001, p. 235). Select the key players to address the issue and determine principle decision makers Establish short- and long-term solutions Theory --> Practice

Key Players The Assembled Team o Dean of Students (our position), Director of Residence Life, Director of Student Activities, and the Deputy Mayor Faculty Mid-Level Professionals Senior-Level Administrators Students Mayor City Council

Issues to Consider City Regulations Past Relations with the community Institutional and community stakeholders

Principal Decision Makers Already engaged faculty A key to getting more faculty involved is to find members that are already active in the community. Those pre-existing relationships will engender fewer barriers for those trying to start new community initiatives (Marquez Kiyama, Lee, & Rhoades, 2012). Mid-Level Professionals Senior-Level Administrators Student Representatives

Course of Action: Short-Term Empower Students: student government, res. life, student involvement, center for civic engagement Social Media Parent Association Local school system Office of Civic Engagement

Empower Students Work with student groups: student government, res. life, student involvement Facilitate discussions about the topic. Encourage Ethical and moral development

Course of Action: Long-Term Institutional staff involvement Partner with institutions close by Campus Ecology: Environmental Influences Scholarship/Awards- “Franco’s List” Create an annual "Sunnyvale Service Day"

Institutional Partnerships Develop relationships with local community colleges and other nearby institutions. Host joint events with other universities. Create joint service events in the community. Work as a team to apply for grants to improve community.

Campus Ecology Consult with design firms to create a Campus Master Plan Consult and collaborate with students and community leaders to provide input on how to make campus inclusive o Another avenue to utilize social media for feedback from the general community and campus community.

Responsibilities How will all this come together? City Council and Mayor Assign City Councilor as liaison to Mayor/City Council and Civic Engagement staff member University Dean of Student Recruit faculty and staff Center for Civic Engagement Execute short- and long-term plans Resources Funding

Conclusion Social media will also be utilized throughout this process, by the institution, community, and students By outlining both short- and long-term plans, Sunnyvale commits to making the town/gown relationship a priority for the institution. Collaborations will be essential moving through this process

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