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Track 1: Room 2212-Banneker Title: Bring About Positive Change through the Ultimate Town-Gown Experiences: (CMAST) - Collaborative Multi-Agency Service Team & the Knock and Talk Abstract: Collaboration is the key! CMAST is a critical part of our community (and could be for yours as well) that brings together ALL players within the community, backed with current data, for the betterment of the entire community. The goals being harmonious living and a safer community for all. There are about 30 different organizations/departments that come to these productive meetings. Come learn why it works and how you can put this plan into action in your community. What is Knock and Talks? Do you feel like your long-term residents live through ground hog day every year? Learn how a proactive walk by a select group from the community to different off-campus houses can make a significant difference. Presenters: Chief David Mitchell – UMD Police Department; James Bond – Director of the Office of Student Conduct; Derek Daves - Code Enforcement Supervisor from the City of College Park; Lisa Miller – President of Prince George’s Property Owners Assoc (PGPOA) & College Living, LLC |
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Track 1: Room 2108-Pyon Su Title: Planning for large institutions in small and midsize host communities: A conversation with all members of the town-gown relationship Abstract: This panel discussion will explore planning strategies for accommodating large student populations in small and midsize communities. The panel will address forecasting institutional growth, responding creatively to challenges posed by oversized institutions in smaller communities, and leveraging municipal tools to enhance near-campus neighborhoods with student-oriented amenities and housing. The panel includes diverse perspectives from Canada and the United States, including experiences from London, Waterloo, Wolfville, and Maryville, promising valuable insights into campus-community planning. Presenters: Alexander (AJ) Wray, President of Town Gown Association Ontario (TGAO); Tanja Curic, Senior Policy Planner, City of Waterloo, Ontario; Wendy Donovan, Mayor, City of Wolfville, Nova Scotia; Greg McDanel, City of Maryville, MO |
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Track 2: Room 2113-Marshall Title: The Journey of African American Males in Senior Level Positions in Higher Education Abstract: The purpose of this conference proposal is to present my dissertation study, which was executed to examine, understand, and interpret the lived experiences of four African American male university presidents. Through phenomenological interviewing and grounded in critical race methodology, the participants detailed their lived experiences through their respective journeys in senior level positions in higher education including the university presidency. Presenter: Randall M-J Edouard, Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students, SUNY Old Westbury |
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Track 2: Room 2208-Jimenez Title: Wellness in Action: Using Technology to Cultivate Student Belonging and Community Engagement Abstract: Research indicates that student success and retention are closely linked to student wellbeing. An essential aspect of this wellbeing involves fostering community and eliminating barriers through connections and a sense of belonging. Technology offers a means to facilitate these connections. Join University of Colorado-Boulder and University of Georgia staff as they discuss leveraging GivePulse, a community engagement platform, to promote student wellbeing by forging meaningful community ties through direct service and engagement with local communities. Presenters: Josh Podvin, Assistant Director, The Office of Service-Learning, University of Georgia; Andrew Alexander, Assistant Director, Volunteer Resource Center, University of Colorado-Boulder; Tiffanie Braun, Community Sales & Outreach Manager, GivePulse |
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Track 3: Room 1238-Nanticoke Title: Partners not Pirates Abstract: The structured support our institutions give students when they arrive to our campuses faces, all too often, the reality that we cannot house and support all our incoming and returning students within our halls. Learn how to engage and support students successfully in the fast paced and often aggresive off-campus housing market without over taxing your offices through the power of partnerships. Presenters: Megan Kurtz, Director of Off-Campus Student Services, California State University, Chico; Chris Hoff, Vice President of Partnerships, Rent College Pads, Inc |
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Track 3: Room 2203-Carroll Title: Addressing Basic Needs of Postsecondary Students through Town-Gown Partnerships Abstract: Join the National League of Cities in a discussion with cities who expanded basic needs support for low-income students and students of color (including housing needs, food security, and mental health). Hear about how cities partnered closely with postsecondary institutions, employers, and other local stakeholders to understand student needs, develop action plans, and implement strategies to ensure students can stay on the path to college completion and economic mobility. Presenters: Moderator: Steve Patterson- Mayor-City of Athens, OH and Second Vice Presiodent of NLC; Marie Raymond- Manager, Office of Education, Career, and Family Services, City of Tempe, AZ; Sarah Hollister- Deputy Director of Education Policy, Mayor's Office of Education, City of Philadelphia, PA |