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Track 1: Room 2212-Banneker Title: Community Collaboration: Empowering Solutions for Off-Campus Challenges Abstract: Does your community face challenges (i.e. trash issues, excessive noise, safety concerns, etc.)? Whether you are a team of one or a team of ten (especially if you’re a team of one), working with community entities is vital to effectively addressing challenges. Engaging with community entities is essential for effective problem-solving and fostering a culture of success. Join us to discover strategies for meaningful engagement and leveraging collective efforts to overcome obstacles and celebrate achievements. Presenters: Dilna Cama, Director, and Rochelle Toth, Community Outreach and Engagement Manager, Willie J. Young, Sr. Off-Campus and Commuter Student Engagement; Nora Gerber, Executive Director, University District Organization |
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Track 1: Room 2108-Pyon Su Title: Built to Last: How to Fund, Sustain, and Demonstrate Impact Through Anchor Partnerships Abstract: Campus and community collaboration is on the rise, which means it is critical for partners to develop a plan to fundand sustain the work. This session will highlight ways that one public-private partnership was able to secure multi-source funding and how the partnership continues to use data to articulate impact to internal audiences, community stakeholders, funders and other anchors. Attendees will understand how the formation and structure of public-private collaboration increases funding and sustainability. Presenters: Kelsey Otero, Senior Director of Community Engagement and Rana Altenburg, Associate Vice President of Public Affairs, Marquette University; Lindsey St. Arnold Bell, Executive Director, Near West Side Partners |
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Track 2: Room 2208-Jimenez Title: 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb: A Multi-generational Tribute Event that Centers on History and Wellness Abstract: Fort Hays State University’s Department of Health & Human Performance organized a 9/11 Memorial StairClimb that succeeds in building community while promoting health and wellness. Campus and community come together at the football stadium and students and citizens of all ages climb the stairs or walk the track alongside first responders. The event relives history and pays tribute to those lives lost while creating opportunities for engagement in a variety of generations and groups. Presenter: Melissa Dixon, Executive Director, Hays Convention & Visitors Bureau; Anthony Fox, Director of Tiger Fitness Center/Instructor and Drew Gannon, Instructor/Former Director of Tiger Fitness Center, Fort Hays State University |
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Track 2: Room 1238-Nanticoke Title: Promoting Rural DIG(nity) with Students and Sofas! Abstract: Join us for this interactive session where participants will understand the partnership between Bucknell University and DIG Furniture Bank, a locally-based 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. This session will highlight the importance of collaboration in a rural setting around community-identified priorities. A key focus will be on service provision through the lens of humility and dignity, and how critical reducing barriers is in building and maintaining equitable partnerships to best provide services to residents. Participants will leave with ideas on how to collaborate around community identified priorities while honoring the humanity behind the need. Presenters: Lynn C. Pierson, Director, Office of Civic Engagement and Sarah E. Farbo, Associate Director, Community Based & Engaged Learning, Bucknell University; Emily Gorski, Founder, DIG Furniture Bank |
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Track 3: Room 1107-Atrium Title: Building the Next Great College Town – How Maryland’s Flagship University Invested Outside Its Gates Abstract: In 2017, Maryland’s Board of Regents approved the creation of the Terrapin Development Company, LLC, a joint venture real estate and economic development entity established by the University of Maryland, College Park and the University of Maryland College Park Foundation. This private-sector spin-out integrated decision-making and real estate capacity in a single entity, while maximizing returns on the Foundation’s investment. Join us and learn how this model can be replicated in your college town. Presenters: Moderator Ken Ulman, President of Terrapin Development Company and Chief Strategy Officer for Economic Development for the UMD College Park Foundation; Edward J. Maginnis, Assistant Vice President, Real Estate, University of Maryland College Park; Greg Reaves, CEO - Mosaic Development Partners, JV, LLC; Stacey Price, Co-Founder + Chief Localist - Shop Made Brands; Nicholas Umosella, Vice President - Bozzuto Development Company |
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Track 3: Room 2203-Carroll Title: The Dots are People! Student Mapping Data: A decade of Data-driven Community Relations Abstract: For nearly a decade, Michigan State University has mapped its student population and created shareable presentations to inform communities and constituents. Utilizing local and permanent student addresses, campus and community have been able to examine housing trends, from density to dispersion, to understand studentbehavioral challenges and opportunities based on residency, and to provide an impetus for policy change in town and gown spaces. Session attendees will leave with a template for using their own residency data to strengthen relationships and cultivate new opportunities. Presenter: Suchitra A. Webster, Director, Community & Student Relations, Michigan State University |