Today a college performs many of the functions of a local municipality, from planning and housing to transportation, public safety, and health care. But despite acting as little cities unto themselves, institutions are facing constrained resources and heightened expectations. In order
to provide support and to attract and engage students, colleges must become more connected to their surrounding communities.
The newest
Chronicle report,
The Campus as City, examines the tensions and challenges of running a city within a city. This in-depth resource explores creative new ways to deliver services, what it means to be a responsible anchor institution, and the deep collaborations that drive large-scale projects. Leaders that manage to run savvy campus operations and expand local impact will fortify their colleges for the years ahead.
