Town & Gown Symposia

"Town & Gown" is a term which conveys the relationship between Universities / Colleges and the Communities in which they are located. There is no doubt that, to a great extent, the relationships between these post-secondary institutions and cities are mutually beneficial. There is also general agreement that there are different jurisdictions and priorities, which often give rise to conflicts, tensions in the interface between universities / colleges and surrounding communities. Much can be accomplished when all parties work together to address Town & Gown issues and concerns. These parties include the universities / colleges, student organizations, citizens, community organizations, local municipalities and others.

There have been a number of symposia held in Ontario by TGAO members.These symposia focus on working in a collaborative way to address near-campus issues.

Symposia:

• Town + Gown = Vibrant Community (Ottawa - May 17th and 18th, 2010) Presentations available for download appear below.
  - Researching, Developing and Managing "Purpose Built" Off-Campus Student Housing - Derek Lobo, DALA Group of Companies
  - Living and Working with the Millenial Generation - Dr. Sean Lyons
• Working Together for a Better Tomorrow (Barrie - May 13th and 14th, 2009)
• Bringing Communities Together (Oshawa - May 14-16, 2008)
• Building Balanced Communities (London-May10-11, 2007)
• Laurier-Brantford Symposium (Brantford - May, 2006)
• Building Bridges (St. Catharines - June 19-22, 2005)
• On Common Ground: Enhancing Communities Together (Guelph - February 24-25, 2005)
• Breaking Down the Barriers: Student Community Relations (Hamilton - May 19-20, 2004)
• Universities and Municipalities: Confronting Challenges and Opportunities Together (Kingston - March 19, 2004)
• After the Double Cohort: Student-Community Relations (Waterloo - March 4-5, 2004)
• A Step Towards Neighbourhood Unity (Waterloo - November 18, 1989)