Past Conference Presentations

  • Topics: Economic Development
  • Years: 2022 Conference

State of the Economy

Professor Baier’s research interests include the causes and consequences of globalization, the economic impact of free trade agreements, and economic growth. From 2007 to 2008, he served as a Senior..

  • Topics: Campus-Community Planning, Joint City-University Partnerships
  • Years: 2022 Conference

Student Community Development: A Dialogue on Engagement

A robust conversation on the importance of engaging students for the benefit of the communities in which they live and learn. The program will explore holistic student development through professional

  • Topics: Diversity and Inclusion, Campus-Community Planning, Campus-Community Start-ups, Joint City-University Partnerships, Off-Campus Housing and Community Relations
  • Years: 2022 Conference

Sustainability and Student Success through Community Collaboration

The success of students and the community in which they live are intertwined. Though universities/colleges and city governments support intersecting needs, their partnerships...

  • Topics: Alcohol and Other Drugs
  • Years: 2022 Conference

The Use of Virtual Training to Address Harms from Off-Campus Parties

The Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Drug Misuse Prevention and Recovery (HECAOD), with support from ITGA’s 2025 Initiative, developed an online course addressing drinking harms at off-campus..

  • Topics: Improving Town-Gown Relations, Revitalizing Downtown, Joint City-University Partnerships
  • Years: 2022 Conference

Town Gown Collaborations Across the Country: Building partnerships, enrollment, and innovation

Case studies will compare innovative partnerships with local businesses and community entities.

  • Topics: Diversity and Inclusion
  • Years: 2022 Conference

Uncovering, Preserving, Sharing and Celebrating Local African American History

Uncovering, Preserving, Sharing and Celebrating Local African American History

Abstract: The Clemson Area African American Museum (CAAAM), the only cultural institution in the City of Clemson...

  • Topics: Improving Town-Gown Relations, Economic Development, Joint City-University Partnerships
  • Years: 2022 Conference

United We Stand: The Relationship between Strong Town-Gown Relationships and Economic Development

Investments supporting local institutions of higher education pay dividends to surrounding city, village and county economies, especially during challenging times, like the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Topics: Improving Town-Gown Relations, Campus-Community Planning, Economic Development, Revitalizing Downtown, Environmental and Energy Conservation Initiatives, Joint City-University Partnerships
  • Years: 2022 Conference

University of Maryland and City of College Park Demonstrate the Power of Partnership

This panel will explore the unique partnership between University of Maryland (UMD) and the City of College Park.

  • Topics: Improving Town-Gown Relations, Transportation and Parking, Law Enforcement and Policing, Emergency Management, Revitalizing Downtown, Joint City-University Partnerships
  • Years: 2022 Conference

Working to Deliver Award Winning Services in a Championship Community

Within the smallest county east of the Mississippi River, Athens-Clarke County and the University of Georgia collaborate on many community efforts, including public safety and public transportation...

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