Private colleges have always influenced the economic, social, and cultural fabric of their surrounding towns. As industrial and manufacturing bases have waned in small towns, and enrollment in 4-year schools has eroded, it has become vitally important for their partnership to be strategically designed to ensure shared support and reinforcement that helps them both thrive.
When you join America’s Commerce Corps as a college, our goal is help you improve your student life experience while at the same time creating a unique relationship between your institution and your surrounding town that fosters a sense community connection among your staff, students and town. The College ACC Package includes the following to help you accomplish these goals.
Townica™
We create a private Townica site where you can provide a directory of all college clubs and organizations, and all of their events, making it a breeze for your students to find their niche and get involved. You can also show all local businesses, nonprofits, public services, and community events in a vibrant, dynamic, map-based search engine enhancing the off-campus student experience. This not only increases the engagement of your students in your school, but also in their greater community.
As a bonus, you also receive a discount code that you can share with local organizations to join Townica NOW and post their sales, promotions and events, increasing their visibility with your students, parents, alumni and faculty.
Data Diamonds™
We provide a customized annual report doing a deep dive into industries present in your area, the local economy, and the local population to share with prospective students and their parents. They’ll be spending four years as members of your school and community, and you want them to get a clear picture of what they can expect.
Sprocket®
A college education is more than just academics. It builds work and life skills and can even launch careers. For students who are interested in business, your college can provide them with a real-world experience by adopting a local business for the academic year and facilitating their progression through the Sprocket® business optimization program. This program was developed by a US Small Business Person of the Year to optimize efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability and make businesses resilient to the constant forces of change in today’s business landscape. Not only will your students have an incredible, hands-on experience reengineering a real business, but you will be helping to strengthen businesses in your community. That’s impact!.
