ACT is a collaborative effort of Texas State University-San Marcos and the San Marcos community to work together on common values, mission, and goals. 

      --To promote positive relations between student and non-student residents through education, community                       connectedness, and resources.

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      --Noise and disturbances from loud parties late at night· 

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            --Learning how to understand lease and contract agreements

·          --Understanding about rights and responsibilities when living in a community

·          --Understanding city codes and ordinances

·          --Working through the consequences of undesirable choices while living off campus

·          --Locating healthy and affordable housing

·          --Addressing perception that “this is a college town”

            Support non-student residents’ understanding of:

      --City codes and ordinances; city enforcement services

      --Ways to develop positive interactions with students

      --Students’ perspectives (i.e. “what does it mean to be a good neighbor?”)

      --Changing neighborhoods (parents buying homes for students)

      --Language (Creating a community dialog to foster effective communications)

      --Language (i.e. kids vs. community members, students vs. residents, students vs.citizens)

--Community Welcome – Neighborhood dialogues and walks

--Texas Night Out

--Bobcat Build

--Good Neighbor Program

--Moving off-campus

--Landlord Education/Expectations

--Quarterly Property Manager meetings

--Housing Fair

--Living Green

--ACT Advertising Campaign

--Vice President for Student Affairs

--LBJ Student Center

--OCSS Student Manager

--Community Relations

--Associated Student Government

--Student Liaison

--Police: City and Campus

--City of San Marcos Code Enforcement

--Residence Life

--Dean of Students

--Attorney for Students

--Dispute Resolution Center