Tuesday, June 7, 2022

Track 1:  Building Community       

Room-HSC A: Title: The Changing Face of Student Leadership: Empowering the Next Generation

Abstract: The goal of college education is to shape the next generation of positive, strong, and empowered leaders. Hear from this dynamic panel of student leaders, as they share their thoughts on the experiences of the past two years, and the implications for student leadership and the future of student life. We are all part of the solution for effective town gown strategies.

Panelists: Jamal Holtz, Moderator, Link Strategic Partners and Former Students’ Association President, University of Rochester; Thomas Newell, Senate President and Johnson Link, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs, Clemson University. 

 Track 1: Building Community

Room-McKissick: Title: Play Ames: Imagine Your City--A City-University Partnership to Increase Engagement with Underrepresented Groups

Abstract: A partnership between Iowa State University's Community and Regional Planning Department and the City of Ames resulted in an innovative way to engage underrepresented and marginalized groups in urban planning. The student-planned, student-executed Play Ames: Imagine Your City community engagement festival presented a set of learning and engagement activities designed specifically to reach the targeted audience. This type of festival is a positive example of playful community engagement that other college communities can replicate. 

Presenters: Dr. Gloria Betcher, City Council Representative for Ames, IA, Teaching Professor, Iowa State University (ISU), Past Chair of the National League of Cities' University Communities Council

 Track 3: Being Well

Room-HSC B: Title: Alcohol Prevention in the Time of COVID: A Survey of ITGA Colleges and Universities

Abstract: Many universities adjusted or curtailed their alcohol prevention work after the COVID-19 pandemic began. In August 2022, ITGA surveyed its member institutions to document changes made for the 2020-2021 academic year, which adaptations were to be retained once in-person classes resumed, and other innovations or changes being planned for the upcoming academic year because of the pandemic. This session will cover the survey findings, highlight especially innovative solutions, and discuss lessons learned and future directions. 

Presenter: William DeJong, Ph.D., Adjunct Professor at Tufts University School of Medicine, reviewer of Great Plays grant applications for ITGA

Track 4: Crisis Management 

Room-Vickery 100: Title: Common Operating Pictures: How Clemson University Tells a Story

Each event regardless of whether it is an emergency or not, affects the community in some way. Over the past year, Clemson University and the surrounding community have been involved in events ranging from small parades and national known speakers to large sporting events. Each required the community as a whole to engage and support each other with resources, manpower, and information. The lessons learned for each event reinforced the need for an efficient flow of information and story created by a common operating picture.

Presenters: Matt Rall, Emergency Management Coordinator, Clemson University