Committee on Institutional Diversity and Equity Report - 6/01
While the communities around Dartmouth were not a major focus of our study, we received a number of comments from students and others in the community about the perceived lack of connection between Dartmouth and the surrounding Upper Valley community. We recognize that Dartmouth's relationship with the town of Hanover and other neighboring communities is a reciprocal and mutually dependent one involving schools, health care, local services, opportunities for recreation and employment, and a host of other factors. While acknowledging the previous and ongoing work of College and town officials, we urge a more concerted effort to develop strategies to strengthen the involvement of Dartmouth students, faculty and staff in service to the local community. In addition, we urge that town officials work closely with the College and other local employers on matters related to diversity and quality of life in the Upper Valley.
- 1. Develop institutional strategies to strengthen the connection between Dartmouth and the Upper Valley community, using the expertise of the Tucker Foundation, Hopkins Center, Hood Museum and other areas currently involved in community outreach.
- 2. Engage the Tucker Foundation in increasing communication about service opportunities in the local community.
- 3. Involve those staff serving as liaisons with neighboring towns in advancing diversity initiatives aimed at improving the quality of life in the Upper Valley.
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