| Track 2: Off-Campus Life and Neighborhood Challenges {popup text="Abstract" class="btn" popwidth="500px" popheight="300px"}Track 2: Off-Campus Life and Neighborhood Challenges Colleges and universities across the world have cancelled classes and vacated campuses as a result of COVID-19. In response to COVID-19, many students have faced unexpected challenges as a result of distant learning; student life has shifted, as students no longer get the on-campus community feel. Student organizations are no longer able to operate as they have before. Student leaders in essential roles are playing a more crisis management position to keep students engaged in student life. Student leaders from across the nation will share their experience on what it means to be a student during these challenging times. Presenters: Moderator Dr. Anne-Marie Algier, Associate Dean of Students and Director of Student Activities, University of Rochester. Panelists: Jamal Holtz, Students’ Association President, University of Rochester; Ranen Miao, Student Union President, Washington University in St. Louis; Mason Sell, Graduate Student, Graduate School of Political Management, The George Washington University; Efua Agyare-Kumi, Student, News and Managing Editor, Campus Times, University of Rochester.{/popup} Student Engagement & Crisis Management During COVID-19 |
| Track 2: Off-Campus Life and Neighborhood Challenges {popup text="Abstract" class="btn" popwidth="500px" popheight="300px"}Track 2: Off-Campus Life and Neighborhood Challenges Housing insecurity for college students is a growing issue. It is a multi-level systems issue which can be addressed at the college level in order to help ensure that students are supported in getting their basic needs met & supporting retention. Our research has led to the creation of a tenant & landlord/property manager education program that will help mitigate housing barriers for student tenants & foster positive working relationships among landlords through equitable practices throughout the community a university lays. Presenter: Chant’e Catt, Off-Campus Housing Coordinator, Humboldt State University.{/popup} Equitable practice: Educated Landlord and Tenant Education |
| Track 3: Economic Recovery and Innovation {popup text="Abstract" class="btn" popwidth="500px" popheight="300px"}Track 3: Economic Recovery and Innovation The local economies of most true college towns are intrinsically tied to their institutions of higher education. Unfortunately, with colleges and universities having transitioned to distance learning amid the coronavirus pandemic, thousands of students leaving the communities, and universities furloughing and laying-off faculty, staff and administrators, traditional college towns are reeling from the economic hit. This panel will discuss ways that college towns are dealing with both the short and long term economic impacts that they are experiencing due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Presenters: Steve Patterson is the Mayor of Athens, Ohio and formerly an Associate Professor of Psychology at Ohio University; Nancy Ridley, City Manager for Mount Pleasant, home to Central Michigan University.{/popup} Short and Long Term Ecomonic Challenges of Covid-19 Related Impacts on College Towns |
| Track 4: Campus and Community Challenges {popup text="Abstract" class="btn" popwidth="500px" popheight="300px"}Track 4: Campus and Community Challenges A compelling case can be made that rather than “changing everything”, the COVID-19 pandemic is instead accelerating many shifts that were already underway, although at a much less dramatic pace. This is especially true--both directly and indirectly--of transportation systems serving campuses and municipalities. Responses of individuals, businesses, institutions, and government agencies to the pandemic vary widely, interacting in ways that are often difficult to predict. Each situation is unique, uncertain, and, frankly, unstable. Conditions are evolving rapidly, with no end in sight. How can we anticipate and adapt in this environment? What changes are temporary, and which could/should/will become permanent?This presentation won’t provide many answers, but I hope we can learn about critical issues, and at least start asking the right questions. I’m also hoping we can discuss your ideas and experiences to the benefit of all participants. Presenter: Don Bryson, Principal Consultant with VHB, Raleigh, NC.{/popup} COVID -19 and the Transformation of Transportation: (Where am I going? How will I get there? And what will it cost?) |
