campus city committee

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