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Building A Bridge Between Town And Gown
1. Building a Bridge Between Town and Gown Dan Ryan, University at Buffalo Kim Griffo, International Town & Gown Association, Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina March 9, 2010
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3. Founding members include: Cal Poly, University of Colorado, Boulder, City of Clemson, Clemson University, JCUAB-Clemson, Murray State University
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6. Bridge Building Toolkit Know your Maven, Typically SHE is not an elected official but has great influence and community power to support your Town-Gown Initiative, She only uses her power for good deeds, however don’t cross her, others will voluntarily do her dirty work. Establish Town and Gown Partnership Fund-funds small and large projects that benefit the university and the community as determined by the advisory board. This gives everyone ownership of the Town-Gown Projects. - There is plenty of work to go around, don’t wait to be asked, you reach out-
7. Bridge Building Toolkit Examples: George Washington University http://www.gwu.edu/connect/community/foggybottomwestend Virginia Tech- Moving Off Campus Part 1
33. Collaborated with Community Relations and Buffalo Department of Permits and Inspections to create a Top -Twenty list - resulting in internal inspections of properties.
34. Advocated to SUB Board 1 to remove properties with Health or Housing code violations from list of available rental properties.
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37. Published Directory of Main Street and Bailey Ave. businesses and distributed throughout neighborhood.
38. Plans Underway for a UB Savings Card offering discounts to students, faculty staff & neighborhood residents to local businesses