Wednesday, June 8, 2022

  Track 1: Building Community

Room-HSC A: Title: Research Parks: An Anchor Institution Approach  

Abstract: Research universities located in cities have a unique opportunity to positively impact economic, educational, and civic renewal in surrounding communities as they serve as anchor institutions (unlikely to move). However, without intentional actions to engage surrounding communities, they often do more harm contributing to gentrification and displacement. This session will demonstrate how the university can serve as an anchor institution centered on inclusiveness and equity, and utilize its physical assets to connect and empower adjacent communities. 

Presenter: Chris Burke, Executive Director of Community Relations, The Georgia Institute of Technology   

 Track 1: Building Community

Rooom-HSC B: Title: Managing Advocacy Group Relationships for Multi-Use Trail Development

Abstract: The City of Clemson along with the Friends of the Green Crescent trail have spearheaded a regional trail plan involving several municipalities and the university. There has been a learning curve associated with expectations and realities for produced documents, communication styles and construction time frames. Developing a productive partnership with advocacy groups, municipalities and universities takes time and patience but can help develop stronger relationships and better outcomes.

Presenter: Nathan Hinkle, City of Clemson Engineer 

Track 2: Transforming Relationships

Room-McKissick: Title: From the Classroom to the Community: Leveraging partnerships to benefit both Town and Gown

Abstract: The City of Clemson's Parks and Recreation Department has a purpose driven relationship with Clemson University. The relationship stretches across many departments at the University including but not limited to, the PRTM program, Landscape Architecture (B.L.A.) Program, and Athletic Department. This relationship gives students the opportunity for real world experience in their respective field of study, while simultaneously allowing the community to benefit from their participation and contribution. It's a win win. 

Presenters: Jay Bennett, Director and Lindsey Watley, Program Director, Parks and Recreation Department, City of Clemson; Gwynn Powell, Associate Professor, College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences, Clemson University; Tony Tidwell, City of Clemson Horticulturist; Paul Russell, Assistant Professor, Department of Landscape Architecture, Clemson University 

 Track 3: Being Well

Room-Peebles: Title: Sustainability and Student Success through Community Collaboration

Abstract: The success of students and the community in which they live are intertwined. Though universities/colleges and city governments support intersecting needs, their partnerships are often disjointed. In this session, Dallas College, Texas’s largest college, and findhelp, the largest US social care platform, will discuss how to strengthen collaboration between higher education institutions, cities, and nonprofit organizations to build a data-informed social care ecosystem to support both students and the wider community.

Presenters: Mark Bowers, Account Executive, findhelp; Carlos E. Cruz, Dean of Student Care Network, Dallas College