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An art professor’s journey through Italy has inspired a unique creative challenge at Ohio Northern University. In the Visual Literacy classroom, students are dreaming up their own 21st century “utopia,” using five historic Italian towns as a launchpad for their own visions.

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The partnership will support an increased police presence in the area known as “The Square” during high-activity periods. This partnership is what smart public safety collaboration looks like,” said San Marcos Police Chief Stan Standridge.

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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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*Track 2: Fraternity and Sorority Life-It’s Complicated-233A HUB-Robeson Center
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Abstract Greek housing at Michigan State University is all located off campus. Through East Lansing’s rental licensing program the housing department tracks citations issued at properties throughout the City. If owners/occupants are found responsible for a triggering number of citations an administrative hearing is held to determine what conditions on the rental license would alleviate issues. Conditions must be followed in order to maintain the rental license. History has shown that most properties that have hearings are fraternity houses.

Population: East Lansing - 48,884; Michigan State University - 50,351{/popup}
Minimizing Risk and Community Disruption through Rental LicensingPresenter: Annette Irwin, East Lansing Housing Commission and University Student Commission, City of East Lansing
 *Track 4: Dissecting the Impacts of Alcohol And Other Drugs In Our Communities-232A HUB-Robeson Center
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Safe ride programs are one of many efforts used to keep campuses and communities safe. These programs prevent drunk driving, give individuals an opportunity to leave an unsafe or uncomfortable environment, and provide an extra set of eyes on the road. This workshop offers an in-depth review of four different safe ride management and operation styles. Participants will hear from representatives from the National Association of Safe Ride Programs and learn about the benefits of implementing a safe ride program in their community.

Population: Fort Collins – 165,080; Colorado State University – 32,379 Corvallis – 57,961; Oregon State University – 25,838{/popup}
Shifting into Safety: Safe Ride Programs in the community: Presenters: Lindsay Mason, Off-Campus Life Assistant Director at Colorado State University and Chair of the National Association of Safe Ride Programs; Brittany Nefcy, Oregon State University’s SafeRide Coordinator and Vice Chair of the National Association of Safe Ride Programs
Track 5: Elevating Social Justice and Civility to Enhance Our Environments-232B HUB-Robeson Center
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How can communities and institutions partner to effectively target critical social inequities? It takes courage to own and address pervasive issues such as poverty, social immobility and housing affordability. Planning processes paired with collaboration between governments, local partners and institutions provide an avenue to act on these challenges and break through a community’s barriers to success. This session will draw from experience in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, home to the University of Georgia. {/popup}

Envisioning an Equitable College Community: Addressing Injustice Through Partnerships in PlanningPresenters: Alison Bracewell McMullick, Community Relations Coordinator, University of Georgia; Kyle May, AICP, Planning NEXT Senior Planner, Columbus, Ohio

*Track 6: Enhancing Quality of Life in Our Towns Through Sustainable Planning and Efforts-Flex Theater
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How does a university strength and repair a relationship with its neighbors? This session will present a case study that looks at how one college invited all community members to provide feedback on a planned academic building to be erected. Through an authentic engagement process, community members provided feedback and became a part of the planning process. This session will allow for audience participation and discussion around how schools can adapt a similar engagement process.

Takoma Park – 17,885; Takoma Park/Silver Spring campus – 7,165{/popup}
Community-Based Planning as a Cornerstone for Collaboration: A Case Study from Montgomery College: Presenters: Michael Akin, President; Molly Mitzner, Senior Project Manager, LINK Strategic Partners; Sandra Filippi, Director of Planning and Design, Montgomery College; Kevin M. Johnson, AIA, LEED AP BD+C Principal, SmithGroup
 *Track 6: Enhancing Quality of Life in Our Towns Through Sustainable Planning and Efforts-134 HUB-Robeson Center
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Happy Valley LaunchBox, Powered by PNC is a no-cost startup accelerator program with business, legal and intellectual property advice and co-working space for entrepreneurial teams with a scalable business concepts. The LaunchBox has supported 100s of entrepreneurs, graduated 70+ startups and hosts more than 100 events each year. To ensure the long term sustainability of this initative, PNC generously supports this program and provides expertise and networks that are essential to aspiring entrepreneurs.

Population: State College – 42,430; Pennsylvania State University – 45,263{/popup}
Happy Valley LaunchBox, Powered by PNC: Collaborative Economic Development in Central PennsylvaniaPresenters: James Delattre, Associate Vice President for Research and Director of the Office for Entrepreneurship & Commercialization, Penn State University; James R. Hoehn, Regional President of the Central Pennsylvania region of the PNC Financial Services Group; Professor Tom Sharbaugh, Professor of Practice and Director of the Entrepreneur Assistance Clinic at Penn State Law; Charima Young, Director of Local Government and Community Relations at Penn State University
*Track 6: Enhancing Quality of Life in Our Towns Through Sustainable Planning and Efforts-233B HUB-Robeson Center
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The City of Tempe and Arizona State University will share 4 collaborations and 1 innovation. Unpack how the city and university work across the lines to continue growing this world-class city welcoming longtime residents and students. Learn how the University and City are working together on the complete census count for 2020, addressing nuisance parties and how the university extends its reach into the community by hiring student Community Ambassadors in off campus apartments.

Population: Tempe -185,038; Arizona State University – 71,946 {/popup}
4 Collaborations and an Innovation: Presenters: Ron M Jackson, Associate Dean of Students; Lauren McGuire, Assistant Director, Off Campus Student Relations, Arizona State University; John Thompson, ASU Police Commander, Patrol; Stuart Bedics, ASU Police Assistant Chief, Patrol; Mike Horn, Tempe Police Commander, Patrol; Megan Erwin, Tempe Police Detective, Crime Prevention