I think it would be beneficial to the community as well as the University, if city officials would get University students involved in the rebuilding effort. The University boasts an engineering school that can be instrumental in the construction and mechanical aspects of the rebuilding process. Criminal Justice students can aid the police departments in creating new, more efficient crime prevention strategies. There are many other ways that the University and city can collaborate, but I think the two above mentioned outlets are the most feasible. The city will get inexpensive, valuable labor as well as the chance to allow "the next generation" to help mold Tuscaloosa, while the students are gaining invaluable experience that will enhance their career paths. It's a win-win.