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Author:   James Martin (Senior Consultant, The Registry) ,  James E. Samels (The Education Alliance)
Publisher:   Johns Hopkins University Press
Imprint:   Johns Hopkins University Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.60cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.590kg
ISBN:  

9781421432786

ISBN 10:   1421432781
Pages:   328
Publication Date:   14 January 2020
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Preface Part I. Developing a New Definition of College Towns Chapter 1. The New American College Town: Twenty Characteristics James Martin and James E. Samels Chapter 2. Fostering an Effective Town-Gown Relationship: Eight Leading Practices from the International Town & Gown Association Michael Fox and Beth Bagwell Part II. Effective Campus-Community Relationships Start with the President Chapter 3. Urban-Serving Universities: Rethinking the College Town for the Twenty-First Century Wim Wiewel and Erin Flynn Chapter 4. How College Towns Have Become Regional Economic Drivers John Simon, Fred McGrail, and Allison Starer Chapter 5. The Public Purpose of Higher Education: Building Innovative College-Community Partnerships Katherine Bergeron, Tracee Reiser, and Jefferson A. Singer Chapter 6. Starting from Scratch: How Albion Reinvented Its Town—and Its College in the Process Mauri A. Ditzler and Lorin Ditzler Chapter 7. A Plan for Brooklyn: Engaging Community in the First Year of a College Presidency Miguel Martinez-Saenz Chapter 8. Right Place, Right Time: Presidential Vision and Political Realities Susan Henderson and Aaron Aska Chapter 9. Community College Towns: Five Ways Presidents Can Leverage Their Resources Kevin E. Drumm Part III. Beyond the President's Office: Expanding Missions and Leveraging Resources Chapter 10. How Planners Work: Best Practices for Keene State College and Keene, New Hampshire, in Balancing Community Relations Jay Kahn Chapter 11. How Architects Envision College Towns Today and Tomorrow: Ten Best Practices for Integrated Design Stuart Rothenberger, Krisan Osterby, and Patrick Hyland Jr. Chapter 12. What Mayors Think: Local Politicians' Views of College Town Opportunities and Expectations Kate Rousmaniere Chapter 13. Money Matters: Creative Financing for Campuses and Their Communities Rick Seltzer Chapter 14. Hidden Opportunities and Challenges in the College Town Job Market Andrew W. Hibel and Kelly A. Cherwin Chapter 15. Student Expectations and Student Needs: How Effective College Towns Are Designed with Students at the Center Eugene L. Zdziarski II Chapter 16. Las Vegas: Designing a College Town in the Shadow of Neon Lights Kim Nehls Chapter 17. Remote and Ready to Partner: A Blueprint for Sustainable Town-Gown Partnerships in Rural Areas Robert C. Andringa Chapter 18. Collaboration Is Complex: Five Lessons from Higher Education Consortium Directors for College Town Planners Phillip DiChiara Chapter 19. A College Town Legal Primer: The Most Frequently Asked Questions, and Answers, about Campus-Community Partnerships James E. Samels and James Martin Chapter 20. Get Ready: College Towns Two Generations from Today Joel Garreau Notes Bibliography List of Contributors Index

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James Martin is a senior consultant at The Registry and a senior contributor at HigherEdJobs.com. James E. Samels is the CEO and president of The Education Alliance and the founder of Samels & Associates, a law firm concentrating in higher education law. They are the coauthors of seven books, including Turnaround: Leading Stressed Colleges and Universities to Excellence, The Provost's Handbook: The Role of the Chief Academic Officer, and Consolidating Colleges and Merging Universities: New Strategies for Higher Education Leaders.

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