The International Town and Gown Association is the global non-profit association dedicated to college campus and community interests. To fulfill the mission and to meet the individual and community needs of its members, ITGA convenes gatherings, educates members and partner organizations, researches topics of concern, shares knowledge, and mobilizes members to ensure the success of communities around the world.
We are a diverse group, focusing on issues like economic development, sustainability, studenthousing, quality of life, civic engagement and other relevant topics. Through its knowledgeable staff and professionally accomplished members, ITGA helps campuses and communities stay on top of current events.
ITGA helps its members in a number of ways, including an annual conference, networking and pr ofessional advice, regional gatherings and collaborative problem-solving.
Guiding Principles
Four Pillars
Impact
Enhancing our influence and effectiveness
Innovation
Fostering forward-thinking solutions
Inquire
Encouraging collaboration and curiosity
Inspire
Motivating stakeholders toward shared goals
Vision and Mission
Our Vision: The International Town & Gown Association will be a global leader in strengthening community, collaborative relationships, resilience, and wellbeing in town and gown environments.
Our Mission: The International Town & Gown Association fosters, connects, and supports higher education and municipal partnerships.
Our Strategic Plan
The International Town & Gown Association (ITGA) stands at the intersection of higher education institutions and the communities in which they reside. In a time of growing complexity in town-gown relationships, the ITGA Strategic Plan provides a focused framework to guide the organization’s mission, growth, and impact over the next several years.
Rooted in collaboration and innovation, this Strategic Plan outlines our shared vision for strengthening partnerships between campuses and communities. Through a deliberate and inclusive planning process, this roadmap reflects the voices of our members, the lessons of our past, and our aspirations for the future.
As we move forward, the Strategic Plan will serve as a living document—one that informs our priorities, drives decision-making, and reinforces ITGA’s role as the leading resource for campus-community engagement around the world.
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