She said the Off Campus Relations Team comprised of representatives from the College, Village, landlords, etc thought it would be a great idea to reach out to neighbors in the Village. Students in their first year participate in the annual Saturday Day of Service in which students go out into the community and help in agencies, nursing homes, etc.
Michele distributed a proposal and a draft of a handout entitled “Creating Community: Helpful Hints for College at Brockport Students and Members of the Brockport Community Welcome Week 2013”. The proposal indicated:
“Students will go door to door and share helpful resources alongside Village officials, Brockport
faculty/staff and other key partners. Students will meet and greet local residents and share helpful
information. Students will walk alongside local Brockport officials, landlords and campus leadership in an effort to educate, enhance town/gown relationships and disseminate helpful information related to campus services and resources. This service initiative will create an opportunity for students to engage with families, agencies and local businesses in a positive manner. They will come with a smile, great attitude and ready to educate the Brockport Community regarding all aspects of our campus resources as well as the many ways in which the campus can connect and serve the village residents.”
M. Reed said the routes shown were some selected from information provided by Code Enforcement
Officer Zarnstorff. They have only two and a half hours to cover a lot of territory.
Editor's note:
It doesn't say in the minutes what routes were selected or what criteria was used. I didn't see anyone at my home at 46 King Street. King Street is a very heavily traveled street on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights when students go out drinking both in the bars and in the student houses in the area. It also doesn't mention in the minutes who the Village landlords are who participate in the "Off Campus Relations Team". Does anyone know who they are?
It is great to see the effort of representatives from SUNY Brockport interact with the Village board. This is something that Mayor Blackman has been working on and we are seeing significant activity. Hopefully, as relationships are developed better working relationships will benefit everyone.
It's helpful to know that there is someone responsible for community relations.
Michelle Reed
Contact Information:
(Office) 395-5170
mreed@brockport.edu
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