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Track 1: Room 1238-Nanticoke Title: Collaborating for Safety Abstract: Whether addressing underage drinking, planning for special events, or growing the ability to respond effectively to a large-scale incident, the only pathway to success is through collaboration. Hear about how Clemson University and the City of Clemson are leveraging partnerships to Collaborate for the Safety of their collective community. Presenters: Sarah Custer, Director, Emergency Management, and Andy Blondeau, City Administrator, City of Clemson, Chief Jorge Campos, Clemson University |
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Track 1: Room 2203-Carroll Title: Nurturing Wellness: Empowering Off-Campus Students and The Community Abstract: Arizona State University understands that student welfare and the overall achievement of off-campus students are contingent on strong collaborations with municipalities, police departments, neighborhood and apartment communities, and inclusive communities. These collaborations actively nurture an environment that prioritizes safety and wellness. Through our partnerships, we collaborate to provide a safe environment for students who reside off-campus. Presenters: Stephanie Salazar, Assistant Vice President and Executive Director of Off-Campus Housing and Relations, and Shelby Epley, Assistant Director, UH Off Campus Resources, Arizona State University |
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Track 2: Room 2208-Jimenez Title: 99 Counties: Iowa State University’s $5 billion economic impact across the state through industry and talent development partnerships Abstract: Located in the first state to adopt the Morrill Act of 1862 and the first university to launch a statewide Extension Service, Iowa State University (ISU) continues a long tradition of educating and engaging Iowans across all 99 counties. Learn how ISU utilized its participation in the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities’ Innovation and Economic Prosperity (IEP) program to cultivate industry and talent development partnerships resulting in a statewide $5 billion impact. Presenters: Alvaro Muñiz, Director for International, Community, and Economic Engagement at APLU; Gloria J. Betcher, Ward 3 Representative at Ames City Council; David Spalding, Vice President for Economic Development and Industry Relations, and Alison Doyle, Associate Director, Iowa State University |
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Track 2: Room 2108-Pyon Su Title: Home Away from Home: International Student and Boston Resident Community Building Abstract: The Home Away from Home program pairs graduate international students with engaged community members who live or work in Boston neighborhoods. This community-building program facilitates relationships among non-student Boston residents who offer a sense of neighborhood connection and off campus hospitality. Learn how these cross-cultural connections make Boston feel like a “home away from home” for students studying abroad at Northeastern University and contribute to positive neighbor interactions. Presenters: Mallory Pernaa, Director of Off Campus Housing, Engagement and Support, and John Tobin, Vice President of City and Community Engagement, Northeastern University - Boston, MA |
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Tracks 2: Room 2212-Banneker TED Style Talks Sessions: Join this popluar style of presentation that we're offering again this year! Topics include: Inviting our Shared Histories: The College Park Memory Project; Empowering Youth and Communities Through Culinary Arts: The AmiJaans Kitchen Initiative; Empowering Leaders for a Dynamic County Through Collaboration: The Montgomery County Leadership Academy. Each have 20 minutes to talk about topics they are passionate about. There will be a lot of content so no time for Q&A. Presenters: Jaclyn Bruner, Asst. Clinical Professor, Penelope Grenning, FIRE: VSJ, University of Maryland; Nomie Hamid, Founder and CEO of Virtual X Kitchen and Founder of AmiJaans Kitchen, Maya Hoover, Marketing Manager Virtual X Kitchen, City of College Park; Karen Li Su, Coordinator, Strategic Research & Data Analytics at the Universities at Shady Grove; Samuel Frushour, Strategic Communications Manager; Acting Manager of Professional Learning & Org Development, Montgomery County Government Office of Human Resources |
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Track 3: Room 1107-Atrium Title: From Social Desert to a Placemaking Community Haven: How Proactive Engagement and Town-Gown Partnerships Are Transforming a Campus Abstract: Join representatives from Mason Square and Arlington Economic Development (AED) as we share the journey of a campus that is transforming from a social desert of sparse neighborhood activity and little engagement to a vibrant community haven. Discover how a new collaborative programming model to fully activate the Plaza at Mason Square brings a vibrant sense of belonging to the neighborhood and overall campus community. Presenters: Toni Andrews, Senior Associate Director, Community and Local Government Relations, George Mason University; Melissa Thierry, Director, Regional Campuses, University Life; Sophie Gorshenin, Assistant Director, University Life Mason Square; Susan Soroko, Director, Creative Economy, Arlington County Economic Development |