On Tuesday, April 14, 2015, over 70 residents of Keene, New Hampshire, gathered to discuss their values,ideas, and aspirations regarding the relationship between the City of Keene, Keene State College (KSC), andlocal neighborhoods. Those attending included many who were affiliated with the College (students, faculty,staff) and residents of the City with no direct relationship to Keene State. The conversation was intended togive participants the opportunity to share their own views while listening to the views of others. Thecommunity conversation was sponsored by the College/City Commission,1in response to a charge fromMayor Lane and President Huot.The results of the community conversation that took place in April are intended to be useful to theparticipants, the Keene City Council and Mayor, Keene State College and its leadership, and residents ofKeene—especially those who live in close proximity to the College. Over about three hours, eight small groups,each with a trained facilitator, identified what is most important to them about ways to assure a strong, open,and productive relationship between the City and College. The report that follows summarizes the mostfrequent themes, comments, and recommendations that emerged from the conversation
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