Town and gown

About this book

"Law and policy influence the complex web of relationships between institutions of higher education and their host communities. Town and Gown explores how institutions are working with communities in ways that can increase the influence of both. The book is divided into four parts: an overview of higher education, its host communities, and the law; professional and economic relationships; public safety, health, and students in the community; and community and economic development. Within these categories, experts from academe, government, and private practice discuss town-gown relationships that address a wide range of concerns, including higher education policy, contracts, conflicts of interest and board membership, property tax arrangements, finance, law enforcement, health initiatives, student housing and community development plans, professional partnerships, economic development strategies, zoning policy, and approaches to sustainability. Throughout the book, authors share best practices of how to build stronger and more synergistic town-gown relationships"--Page [4] of cover.