CityStudio is a multi-partner community campus engagement initiative with a focus on projects that support the City’s Community Safety & Well-Being Plan's Priority Areas.
How CityStudio Works
The CityStudio Thunder Bay model works through a project cycle where people come together to co-create projects, and create solutions. The model works like this:
- Bring municipal staff together to brainstorm opportunities for collaboration
- Match opportunities with post-secondary courses and form partnerships between faculty, students and staff
- Students develop projects with support from CityStudio, faculty and staff partners
- Students develop and/or test their projects in the community and present their final results
- Share all student work with staff partners and celebrate top projects with the community
Benefits of CityStudio Collaborations
Post-Secondary Partner Benefits
→ Supports Strategic Plans/Priorities by providing a direct channel for campus community engagement.
→ Provides students with project-based learning opportunities and professional network development.
→ Connects faculty with new local research opportunities.
Student Benefits
→ Provides engaging and relevant learning opportunities.
→ Strengthens employability with professional network development.
→ Creates civic awareness and a sense of connection to the local community.
Municipal & Community Benefits
→ Supports municipal strategic plans and staff work plans.
→ Increases community engagement while retaining student talent.
→ Engages local citizen and community expertise.
→ Inspires residents with action on-the-ground initiatives in their neighbourhoods.
We invite you to Engage with CityStudio!
Contact: Karen Kerk, the CityStudio Coordinator by email or at (807) 631-4997.
Partners: The City of Thunder Bay, Lakehead University, NOSM University, Confederation College.
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