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As a member of the ITGA, you are part of a growing network of campus and community members from across the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. ITGA is the only professional association that brings together town and gown leaders to address topics of mutual interest, share promising practices and address the most pressing issues facing campus communities today.

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2:45 PM - 3:45 PM: Session 4

Track 1: Fabulous Flops-131 HUB-Robeson Center
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Context matters. Unintentionally suggesting a student may be lazier than a dog was admittedly a poor choice. LOL-ing IRL during a conduct hearing actually seemed appropriate at the time. Creating a job with a person in mind wound up spectacularly backfiring. I’ll never believe I’ve seen it all…but I’ve seen plenty and have learned a lot from the missteps I’ve taken over the last 20 years as a student affairs practitioner.

Population:  Kent – 29,915; Kent State University – 28,972 {/popup}
Pobody’s Nerfect: Learn from my mistakes…please! Presenter:Todd Kamenash, Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Student Conduct, Kent State University
Track 4: Dissecting the Impacts of Alcohol And Other Drugs In Our Communities-232B HUB-Robeson Center
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 College students don’t live in a bubble, even those that reside on campus. They may live, work, and play within the community. With alcohol use a top public health issue among college students, the negative consequences can also impact communities. The most effective prevention strategies require a collaborative approach from campuses and communities. This session will discuss the benefits of these collaborations, strategies for engaging partners, and examples of effective prevention strategies. {/popup}
The More the Merrier: Collaborative Approaches to Reducing Substance Misuse among College Students: Presenter: Cindy Clouner, Managing Director, Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Drug Misuse Prevention and Recovery, The Ohio State University
*Track 5: Elevating Social Justice and Civility to Enhance Our Environments-134 HUB-Robeson Center
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There has never been a more important time for using planning, programs, public art, and placemaking to build bridges and redress injustices. Institutions and communities are showcasing underrepresented voices, reexamining public memorials, hosting events, for all ages, genders, and backgrounds on campus. Presenters will focus on national trends and leading practices, examine a detailed case study, and propose a planning and project framework. Participants will learn tools and techniques that position viable outcomes at home.{/popup}
Amplifying Underrepresented Voices through Planning, Programs, Public Art and Placemaking: Catalyzing campus and community conversations with engagement and creativity: Presenters: Krisan Osterby, ASLA, Campus Planning Leader; Linsey Graff, Planner, DLR Group
*Track 5: Elevating Social Justice and Civility to Enhance Our Environments-233B HUB-Robeson Center
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LION: Living In One Neighborhood by Integrating Penn State Students into the State College Community: Presenters: Molly Nulty, Assistant Director of Welcome Programs, Penn State Student Orientation and Transition Programs; Kevin Kassab, Community Engagement Manager;  Autumn Busbee, Community Engagement Specialist, State College Borough Community Engagement Office; Heidi Wrights, Financial Center Community Manager for PSECU’s downtown State College location
Track 6: Enhancing Quality of Life in Our Towns Through Sustainable Planning and Efforts-232A HUB-Robeson Center
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For years, Penn State and State College have partnered to develop the Living In One Neighborhood (LION) portfolio of events to bring together community members and students. What began as a printed guide for living in State College has expanded to include a dinner with community leaders, a block party, and a 5K run/walk through our historic neighborhoods. This session will discuss the importance of such events and their impact on the community.

Population:  State College – 42,430; Pennsylvania State University – 45,263{/popup}
Connecting Community for Kids: Presenter: Melissa Strovers, Program and Communication Manager, Grinnell College; Janet Stutz, Superintendent, Grinnell-Newburg School District
Track 6: Enhancing Quality of Life in Our Towns Through Sustainable Planning and Efforts-233A HUB-Robeson Center
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Learn how Grinnell College and the town of Grinnell are bridging educational gaps and improving educational opportunities and outcomes for ALL kids. Connecting volunteers and organizations to leverage existing resources in new ways, this collective-impact initiative has captured the community’s imagination, rallied volunteerism, fostered relationships, and achieved measurable results in student success. Learn about the partnership’s goals, focus areas, organization, funding, and ideas for expansion.

Population: Town of Grinnell – 9,027; Grinnell College – 1,712 {/popup}
Campus West Connections: a Town-Gown Experiment with 20 Years of Experience: Presenters: Jenn Rieskamp, Community Liaison between the City of Fort Collins and Colorado State University (CSU); Jeannie Ortega, Director of Off-Campus Life; Aileen Weed, Assistant Director of Student Conduct Services, Colorado State University; Jerry Schiager, Lieutenant at Fort Collins Police Services; Marcy Yoder, Manager, Neighborhood Services at the City of Fort Collins