Transcript From Campus to CommUNITY: Fostering Alliances for a Thriving Partnership KYLE NIXON, TEAM LEADER ALLIE FITZ, PAIGE LEBLANC LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY.

From Campus to CommUNITY:
Fostering Alliances for a Thriving Partnership
KYLE NIXON, TEAM LEADER
ALLIE FITZ, PAIGE LEBLANC
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY
STRATEGIC PLAN
Our Mission:
• Cultivate a relationship between Sunnyvale University and
the community that promotes an understanding of the
symbiotic exchange between the two.
• Introduce the following initiatives:
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Develop a Community Action Council
Institute a University Creed
Establish a Social Media presence
Host Town & Gown Forums
Increase Community Involvement
Expand Campus Access to the Community
Create a Zoning & Ordinance Policy
COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL
• Council Membership:
• Dean of Students
• Student Activities Director
• Residence Life Director
• Deputy Mayor
• Student Representatives
• University Police
• City Police
• Council Responsibilities:
• Monthly meetings to address relevant issues impacting both
the campus and community.
• Implement suggested initiatives to improve campus and
community relations.
• Assess the progress of established initiatives and amend as
necessary.
COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL CHAIRS
Kyle Aloysious Nixon
Dean of Students
Allie Fitz
Deputy Mayor
Paige LeBlanc
Director of Student Activities
UNIVERSITY CREED
• The University will establish an official Sunnyvale Creed
that encourages an individual commitment to serve the
community and challenges students to make a positive
impact by taking an active role in their citizenship.
• In order to register for classes, all students must complete
UCreed, an interactive online learning program designed to
educate students about the application of the creed during
their time at Sunnyvale and beyond.
SOCIAL MEDIA
• Encourage students to follow city accounts on Facebook,
Twitter, Instagram and other social media outlets.
• Create a monthly e-newsletter for community subscription.
• Develop a YouTube channel.
Follow us!
@SVcommUNITY
Find us on YouTube!
SVcommUNITY
“Like” us!
SVcommUNITY
Capture CommUNITY in Action!
#SVcommUNITY
Check out our blog!
SVcommUNITY.wordpress.com
#SVcommUNITY
• Encourage students and community members to share
positive experiences of partnership within the community.
• Live Tweet during Community Action Council meetings.
• Use hashtag during community service events and other
campus and community programming.
TOWN & GOWN FORUMS
• Host quarterly forums open to the public that address
initiatives and allow for feedback from stakeholders.
• Encourage live Tweeting during the forum. #SVTownGown
• Take feedback from the forum and use it to revise
initiatives and create new ones.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
• Faculty & Staff members host lecture series and
educational programs for members of the community.
• Students volunteer in local schools, youth centers, and
assisted living centers.
• Establish a partnership between local entities allowing
them to host summer camps and other activities on
campus.
• Work with the University Foundation to establish a
scholarship fund for local youth.
Sunnyvale
CAMPUS ACCESS
Allowing the community to utilize campus resources through
membership.
For example, people would be able to purchase passes to:
• Recreational Facilities
• Libraries
• Computer Labs
LAW ENFORCEMENT PARTNERSHIP
• Partner the university police with the city police to
educate both the student and city communities on
zoning, noise ordinances, and alcohol education
policies.
• Work with local bar owners to crack down on
minors entering bars and consuming alcoholic
beverages.
LOOKING AHEAD
• After implementing and assessing the initiatives above, the
Community Action Council will provide a report to both the
President of Sunnyvale University and city officials on how
to move forward.
• If necessary, further measures will be taken to ensure the
success of newly fostered alliances and partnerships.