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Campus City Committee. Test your knowledge? Guernsey Shellbird Weeball Woods Which of these islands located in the Corner Brook – Bay of Islands area is believed to hide hidden pirate treasure?. Objective - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Campus City Committee
Test your knowledge?A. GuernseyB. ShellbirdC. WeeballD. Woods
Which of these islands located in the Corner Brook – Bay of Islands area is believed to hide hidden pirate treasure?
Objective
To help transform Corner Brook into the Campus City of Choice for post-secondary students by creating an annual event that connects post-secondary students, businesses, and community.
It’s all about connectionsWhat we have to offer:
2750 post-secondary students (2011-2012) 500 faculty and staff Opportunity for businesses to meet students as part-time
workers Opportunity to attract customers to businesses
What we are looking for: Support from business community – Sponsor package Presence from local support networks Enthusiasm, energy, ideas !!
Why work together? Create direct connections with students, post-secondary
institutions, and the community at large Grow business
◦ By bringing more students, families, and visitors to the city and through your doors
Find quality, part-time employees, and future full-time employees
Build an early, loyal customer base for your business Promote community spirit
Campus City ConnectCity Wide Orientation for Post Secondary Students
City Connections Margaret Bowater Park
Tent City - Trade Show StyleDisplays for business & not-for-profits to share
products and services with studentsJobs, volunteers, customers, clientsPrizes Local entertainmentFree BBQ and Ice Cream
Drive-In Movie NightPepsi Centre Lower Parking Lot
Giant Inflatable movie screenRecently released not-yet-to-video movieCars and BleachersProceeds for charity
A Rockin’ TimeMain Arena, Pepsi Centre
The Partners
Public University, Public College, Private College and City Unique situation within the Province
Each campus secondary within their structure Distinctive program offerings Previously operating relatively independently
Impact for Students City-wide orientation Co-ordinated Job Fair
◦ Large range of employers Business community more conscious of catering to
students Enhanced part-time job market for students ISIC Academic programs enhanced with greater community
involvement Enhanced business connections for Practicums and post-
graduation employment
Impact for Institutions
Pooling resources / Shared effort◦ Orientation◦ Job Fair
Community spirit / engagement ◦ Christmas Parade◦ Bobsled race
Feeling connected / supported
Future Benefits for Institutions
Inter-Institution sports leagues Articulation Agreements Community Concert – shared not duplicated Increased recognition in Western Newfoundland and
beyond Increased enrolment
Test your knowledge?A. Jacques CartierB. James CookC. John CabotD. Christopher Columbus
What famous explorer, was the first to survey and record the geography of the Bay of Islands throughout the summer of 1767?
Post Secondary Economic Impact
City recognized a need to better understand the role of post-secondary education in the local economy
Study team ◦ City of Corner Brook/ Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency/ Grenfell
Campus/ College of the North Atlantic/ Academy Canada Analyzed both operational ($38.5M) and student
expenditures ($12.9M)
Community Benefits
More money More residents & visitors More volunteers A future
Business Benefits
Increase in local spending Increase in visitation Increase in available workforce Increase in population
Student Benefits
Increased offerings of Goods & Services Increased employment opportunities Increased opportunities for social gatherings