

@mastersthesis {7190,
	title = {Town and gown, analysis of relationships: {Black} {Hills} {State} {University} and {Spearfish}, {South} {Dakota}, 1883 to 1991},
	year = {1991},
	note = {9126266},
	school = {Iowa State University},
	type = {phdPh.{D}.},
	address = {Ann Arbor},
	abstract = {The primary purpose of this investigation is to develop a system of analysis to examine the relationship between an institution of higher education and the community in which it resides. A second purpose is to demonstrate the utility of the system by conducting a case study of the relationship between Black Hills State University (BHSU) and Spearfish, SD. The system of analysis includes: (a) five elements of interaction (i.e., event, purpose(s), participants, outcome(s), and interaction type(s); (b) five corresponding questions; (c) two constructed types from the literature; and (d) categorical and supplemental analyses. A list of BHSU and Spearfish events was compiled. A citizens{\textquoteright} panel, nominated to select events for study, chose six categories of events: (a) Institutional Survival, (b) Interaction with the Public Schools, (c) Growth and Expansion, (d) Education and Culture for Community, (e) Water, and (f) Economic Impact. Data were collected using multiple methods. Major findings: (a) The system of analysis produced findings consistent with the theoretical foundations. (b) Case study findings indicate that BHSU and Spearfish have a symbiotic relationship as they tend to cooperate for mutual benefit or exchange benefits. Purposes for interaction relate to primary functions (i.e., BHSU: teaching, service; Spearfish: education, finance, public works). Major participants in events for BHSU were the president and board; faculty and students were less evident. Community participants were selective in involvement. The major Spearfish groups are: (a) public school personnel, (b) mayor/council, (c) chamber/business, (d) general citizens, (e) influentials; the latter were most frequently involved. A general pattern of interaction was revealed and also patterns for each category. The findings demonstrate that the system of analysis may have utility as a research tool for the study of other town-gown relationships. The findings may be useful to BHSU and Spearfish in future interactions.},
	keywords = {0340:Educational sociology, 0520:Education history, Education, Education history, Educational sociology},
	url = {http://search.proquest.com/docview/303928374?accountid=14270},
	author = {White, Suzanne Wrightfield}
}
