From Campus to CommUNITY : Fostering Alliances for a Thriving Partnership

1. From Campus to CommUNITY: Fostering Alliances for a Thriving Partnership Kyle Nixon, Team Leader Allie Fitz, Paige LeBlanc Louisiana State University

2. Strategic Plan Our Mission: • Cultivate a relationship between Sunnyvale University and the community that promotes an understanding of the symbiotic exchange between the two. • Introduce the following initiatives: • Develop a Community Action Council • Institute a University Creed • Establish a Social Media presence • Host Town & Gown Forums • Increase Community Involvement • Expand Campus Access to the Community • Create a Zoning & Ordinance Policy

3. Community Action Council • Council Membership: • Dean of Students • Student Activities Director • Residence Life Director • Deputy Mayor • Council Responsibilities: • Monthly meetings to address relevant issues impacting both the campus and community. • Implement suggested initiatives to improve campus and community relations. • Assess the progress of established initiatives and amend as necessary. • Student Representatives • University Police • City Police

4. Community Action Council Chairs Kyle Aloysious Nixon Dean of Students Allie Fitz Deputy Mayor Paige LeBlanc Director of Student Activities

5. University Creed • The University will establish an official Sunnyvale Creed that encourages an individual commitment to serve the community and challenges students to make a positive impact by taking an active role in their citizenship. • In order to register for classes, all students must complete UCreed, an interactive online learning program designed to educate students about the application of the creed during their time at Sunnyvale and beyond.

6. Social Media • Encourage students to follow city accounts on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other social media outlets. • Create a monthly e-newsletter for community subscription. • Develop a YouTube channel. Follow us! @SVcommUNITY Find us on YouTube! SVcommUNITY “Like” us! SVcommUNITY Check out our blog! SVcommUNITY.wordpress.com Capture CommUNITY in Action! #SVcommUNITY

7. #SVcommUNITY • Encourage students and community members to share positive experiences of partnership within the community. • Live Tweet during Community Action Council meetings. • Use hashtag during community service eventsand other campus and community programming.

8. Town & Gown Forums • Host quarterly forums open to the public that address initiatives and allow for feedback from stakeholders. • Encourage live Tweeting during the forum. #SVTownGown • Take feedback from the forum and use it to revise initiatives and create new ones.

9. Community Involvement • Faculty & Staff members host lecture series and educational programs for members of the community. • Students volunteer in local schools, youth centers, and assisted living centers. • Establish a partnership between local entities allowing them to host summer camps and other activities on campus. • Work with the University Foundation to establish a scholarship fund for local youth. Sunnyvale

10. Campus Access Allowing the community to utilize campus resources through membership. For example, people would be able to purchase passes to: • Recreational Facilities • Libraries • Computer Labs

11. Law Enforcement Partnership • Partner the university police with the city police to educate both the student and city communities on zoning, noise ordinances, and alcohol education policies. • Work with local bar owners to crack down on minors entering bars and consuming alcoholic beverages.

12. Looking Ahead • After implementing and assessing the initiatives above, the Community Action Council will provide a report to both the President of Sunnyvale University and city officials on how to move forward. • If necessary, further measures will be taken to ensure the success of newly fostered alliances and partnerships.