How does a 20-acre campus farm in rural Maine growing food for the college's dining hall relate to a brand-new regional airport terminal ferrying passengers to a nearby major research institution?
What does a joint effort to nurture underprivileged students between a private Oregon liberal arts college and a local grade school have in common with a new urban innovation district situated in the heart of Cincinnati? In short, they're all examples of successful collaboration between college and community – and
The Chronicle's in-depth report has explored each of them in detail.
The Campus as City provides case studies from institutions around the country that are running modern campuses, taking an active role in their communities, and placing bold bets for the future. In addition to real-world examples, this essential resource rethinks traditional business models, explores new measures of successful collaboration, and analyzes the major factors that drive lasting change.
