Today a college or university performs a multitude of the functions of a local municipality: planning, housing, transportation, public safety, healthcare. At the same time, a commitment to collaboration with the broader community can attract students and employees who want to capitalize on the location of a campus and the culture of innovation surrounding them.
To examine the inherent challenges of running a city within a city, The Chronicle published an in-depth report that takes a close look at the relationship between the campus and the city within which it resides.
Download The Chronicle’s key takeaways from the in-depth report to learn how and why a range of partnerships with private companies, local agencies, and community groups is vital to run a thriving 21st-century institution.