U of A and Fayetteville Forming "Town and Gown" Committee
By: KNWA-TV, Fayetteville
Updated: July 10, 2012
As the University of Arkansas continues to grow, new challenges also arise in conjunction with that growth.
So together, the U of A and Fayetteville are working together to form a Town and Gown Advisory Committee.
The committee, made up of university staff, city officials and residents, will focus on issues commonly found in university towns across the country.
According to the city, research has shown a collaborative relationship between the community (town) and the local college or university (gown) contributes to overall quality of life for everyone involved.
Click here to find out how you can get involved with this committee or to learn more about its goals.
So together, the U of A and Fayetteville are working together to form a Town and Gown Advisory Committee.
The committee, made up of university staff, city officials and residents, will focus on issues commonly found in university towns across the country.
According to the city, research has shown a collaborative relationship between the community (town) and the local college or university (gown) contributes to overall quality of life for everyone involved.
Click here to find out how you can get involved with this committee or to learn more about its goals.
