Partnering for Economic Development: How Town-Gown Relations Impact Local Economic Development in Small and Medium Cities
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| Title: | Partnering for Economic Development: How Town-Gown Relations Impact Local Economic Development in Small and Medium Cities |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Massey, Jennifer, Field, Sean, Chan, Yolande |
| Source: | Canadian Journal of Higher Education. 2014 44(2):152-169. |
| Availability: | Canadian Society for the Study of Higher Education. P.O. Box 34091, RPO Fort Richmond, Winnipeg, MB R3T 5T5, Canada. Tel: 204-474-6404; Fax: 204-474-7561; e-mail: csshe@cc.umanitoba.ca; Web site: http://www.csshe-scees.ca/cjhe.htm |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 18 |
| Publication Date: | 2014 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Foreign Countries, School Community Relationship, Universities, College Students, College Graduates, Economic Development, Mixed Methods Research, Student Surveys, Student Characteristics, Probability, Geographic Location, Municipalities |
| Geographic Terms: | Canada |
| ISSN: | 0316-1218 |
| Abstract: | Universities play an increasingly prominent role in shaping regional, social, and economic development. In Canada, however, spatial, economic, and social differences between universities and their host communities continue to challenge positive town--gown relationships and undermine the benefits associated with high concentrations of prospective young, "creative" graduates. The purpose of this article is to identify the factors that lead to positive town--gown relations and, subsequently, encourage graduate retention. Through this research, university and town administrators were found to play a key role in establishing a positive relationship between students and community members. Local employment opportunities were also found to help students build an experiential relationship with their localities and make them more likely to settle there after graduation. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 33 |
| Entry Date: | 2014 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1038389 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Universities play an increasingly prominent role in shaping regional, social, and economic development. In Canada, however, spatial, economic, and social differences between universities and their host communities continue to challenge positive town--gown relationships and undermine the benefits associated with high concentrations of prospective young, "creative" graduates. The purpose of this article is to identify the factors that lead to positive town--gown relations and, subsequently, encourage graduate retention. Through this research, university and town administrators were found to play a key role in establishing a positive relationship between students and community members. Local employment opportunities were also found to help students build an experiential relationship with their localities and make them more likely to settle there after graduation. |
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| ISSN: | 0316-1218 |
