The Effect of Town and Gown on Local Economic Development: An Analysis of Partnerships, Planning, and Policy
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| Title: | The Effect of Town and Gown on Local Economic Development: An Analysis of Partnerships, Planning, and Policy |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Hatcher, William, Hammond, Augustine, Meares, Wesley L. |
| Source: | Journal of Higher Education Outreach and Engagement. 2020 24(1):35-53. |
| Availability: | Office of the Vice President for Public Service and Outreach, University of Georgia and the Institute of Higher Education. Treanor House, 1234 South Lumpkin Street, Athens, GA 30602. Tel: 706-542-6167; Fax: 706-542-6124; e-mail: jheoe@uga.edu; Web site: http://openjournals.libs.uga.edu/index.php/jheoe |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 19 |
| Publication Date: | 2020 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Economic Development, Community Development, Partnerships in Education, Strategic Planning, Local Government, Public Administration, Nonprofit Organizations, School Business Relationship, School Community Relationship, Public Agencies, Community Characteristics, Universities, Policy Formation, College Role |
| ISSN: | 1534-6102 |
| Abstract: | The relationship between institutions of higher learning and their local communities is often described as "town and gown." Few studies examine how these partnerships affect state and local public administration and local economic development. We analyzed data from the 2014 Economic Development Survey carried out by the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) to reveal empirical evidence regarding the factors that influence the formation of town and gown partnerships and the effects of these partnerships on local economic development. Communities that form town and gown partnerships were more likely to have written economic development plans and to utilize multiple development tools. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2020 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1253869 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | The relationship between institutions of higher learning and their local communities is often described as "town and gown." Few studies examine how these partnerships affect state and local public administration and local economic development. We analyzed data from the 2014 Economic Development Survey carried out by the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) to reveal empirical evidence regarding the factors that influence the formation of town and gown partnerships and the effects of these partnerships on local economic development. Communities that form town and gown partnerships were more likely to have written economic development plans and to utilize multiple development tools. |
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| ISSN: | 1534-6102 |
