10/17/24

Interested in Joining the ITGA?

Join the Association of thought-leaders committed to strengthening town and gown relationships!

As a member of the ITGA, you are part of a growing network of campus and community members from across the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. ITGA is the only professional association that brings together town and gown leaders to address topics of mutual interest, share promising practices and address the most pressing issues facing campus communities today.

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The Housing Access Survey Dashboard is LIVE! Thank You for YOUR Participation.

DLR Group, ITGA and the National League of Cities, and their international partner organizations, conducted a housing survey spanning the US, Canada, and the UK. Targeting colleges, universities, and their surrounding communities, the survey gathered input from nearly 400 institutional leaders and local officials about access, impediments, and evolving best practices for improving housing access for students, staff, and neighbors. We are excited to share our findings through the data dashboard. We invite you to research, explore, and discover the rich stories captured through the survey.

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UKTGA Conference 2024 - Seats are Filling Up Quickly!

Studentification and Town Gown Relations: Strategies for Harmonious Coexistence

Sunday, November 4, 1:00-4:00pm. This special training course is designed to help you foster even stronger connections between students, universities, and local communities. Register for this training course when you secure your ticket for the UKTGA Conference.

National and International Headlines

UMV Launches 'Boot Camp' For Town Managers

The course was developed through a partnership with the Vermont League of Cities and Towns (VLCT), the Vermont Town and City Management Association (VTCMA), and UVM Professional and Continuing Education (PACE). First cohort includes students from 14 towns across Vermont.

Kicking Off the School Year With a Campus-Wide Event

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville created a back-to-school celebration for the entire university community and their families, connecting students and staff in an informal setting with a range of activities. The event drew 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students to campus the Saturday before classes started.

Bloomberg Philanthropies Launches its Largest Mayors Challenge Ever to Inspire City Leaders

To support innovative ideas from cities around the world, Michael R. Bloomberg, founder of Bloomberg L.P. and Bloomberg Philanthropies, announced the largest Mayors Challenge ever. The 25 cities with the best ideas will receive $1 million and the technical support needed to enact them.

Survey: How To Help Students Vote This Fall

One in 10 students say they’re planning to vote, but they just don’t yet know how, according to Student Voice data. Respondents outline the most helpful efforts for student voting, including time off to cast a ballot.

Charity Founder Calls For Action on Student Homelessness

The founder of charity Social Bite, a movement to end homelessness, has called for greater support for students at risk of homelessness as the charity launched a series of cafes in universities and colleges across the United Kingdom, reports Scottish Housing News.

The Engaged City Initiative to Launch

This fall WashU will launch a new initiative: The Engaged City. Funded by a $500,000 grant from the Mellon Foundation, with additional support from the Office of the Provost, the Engaged City aims to highlight St. Louis’ cultural resources — and to reframe how the city sees, understands and talks about itself.