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Track 1: Fabulous Flops-134 HUB-Robeson Center
{popup text="Abstract" class="btn" popwidth="500px" popheight="300px"} Track 1: Fabulous Flops-134 HUB-Robeson Center Abstract The Georgetown Community Partnership (GCP) created a venue for students, staff, community members and local government officials to weigh in on best ways to address common problems. Often times, the first attempt wasn't always the right approach. In this session, the presenter will review a few of the "unfortunate attempts" the GCP made to address particular issues, discusses why the attempts didn't succeed, and share their story to success that met the stakeholders needs. Population: Washington DC – 617,000; Georgetown University – 14,507{/popup} A Series of Unfortunate Attempts: supporting our students and the community in Georgetown: Presenter: Cory Peterson, Director of Neighborhood Life, Georgetown Unversity
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Track 2: Fraternity and Sorority Life-It’s Complicated-232A HUB-Robeson Center
{popup text="Abstract" class="btn" popwidth="500px" popheight="300px"} Track 2: Fraternity and Sorority Life-It’s Complicated-232A HUB-Robeson Center Abstract The necessity of University recognition of fraternal organizations is being challenged nation-wide as result of recent high profile hazing deaths. The presenter will share how one University has made significant steps to build a new recognized fraternity community in an environment where unrecognized groups continue to exist. The presentation will outline how the staff has been able to intentionally incorporate key community partners, student development theory and best practices to guide policy and procedure development.{/popup} A Tale of Two Greek Communities: How university recognition, town partnerships, and student development theory can change a culture: Presenter: Stephanie Baldwin, Assistant Director for Fraternity & Sorority Life, University of Colorado Boulder
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Track 4: Dissecting the Impacts of Alcohol And Other Drugs In Our Communities-233B HUB-Robeson Center
{popup text="Abstract" class="btn" popwidth="500px" popheight="300px"} Track 4: Dissecting the Impacts of Alcohol And Other Drugs In Our Communities-233B HUB-Robeson Center Abstract This presentation will provide a look at the laws in Pa. that control the alcohol industry, how we evolved to this point and the direction of “modernization”. The Pa. State Police Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement strives for compliance from the industry and the citizens of the Commonwealth. This program will discuss the Bureau’s College Enforcement Program, Age Compliance Program, and Licensee Inspections. {/popup} Understanding the Liquor Laws in Pennsylvania and the role of The Bureau of Liquor Enforcement: Presenter: Todd Merlina, Pa. State Police, Bureau of Liquor Enforcement
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*Track 5: Elevating Social Justice and Civility to Enhance Our Environments-232B HUB-Robeson Center
{popup text="Abstract" class="btn" popwidth="500px" popheight="300px"} *Track 5: Elevating Social Justice and Civility to Enhance Our Environments-232B HUB-Robeson Center Abstract In Spring 2015, the Office of Student Involvement at Kutztown University realized that access to nutritious and quality food was a growing need for our students. An increasing number of students do not have the resources to buy adequate amounts of food and are in turn purchasing low cost/low quality food results in poor health and poor academic performance. Join this presentation to learn how OSI partnered with the Berks County Food Bank and made partnerships in the local community to distribute food to more than 200 students per week and more than 400 unique visitors per semester. Population: Kutztown – 5,059; Kutztown University – 8,500 {/popup} Hungry for More: Understanding the impact of food insecurity on college campuses: Presenters: Leah Cassellia, Director, Office of Student Involvement; Jenni Rach, Assistant Director, Office of Student Involvement, Kutztown University
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*Track 6: Enhancing Quality of Life in Our Towns Through Sustainable Planning and Efforts-233A HUB-Robeson Center
{popup text="Abstract" class="btn" popwidth="500px" popheight="300px"} *Track 6: Enhancing Quality of Life in Our Towns Through Sustainable Planning and Efforts-233A HUB-Robeson Center Abstract When you think about areas of student occupied private accommodation, you may not think about: areas delineated along demographic lines; flash-points; perceived/real suppression and elimination of indigenous peoples; cross community reconciliation work; wastelands of trash (OK, maybe that one). Whilst those examples might sound extreme, there is every chance they exist in one form or another in your student areas. Come along and explore what ‘Community Living’ might look like when you apply a global development perspective, enabling students and local residents to live well side by side. Population: Birmingham England – 1.086 million; University of Birmingham – 34,835 {/popup} Community Living-a Global Approach to community cohesion and development within student populated areas: Presenter: Claire Bent, Community Engagement Manager, University of Birmingham
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*Track 6: Enhancing Quality of Life in Our Towns Through Sustainable Planning and Efforts-Flex Theater
{popup text="Abstract" class="btn" popwidth="500px" popheight="300px"} *Track 6: Enhancing Quality of Life in Our Towns Through Sustainable Planning and Efforts-Flex Theater Abstract Based on the rapid changes happening around us, many believe the system of higher education in the US isn’t sustainable for the next 30 years. The Campus 2050 Consortium is trying to identify solutions to the challenges higher education will face during this time. Collaborating with their neighbors, municipalities, local businesses and industries, they are thinking differently about educational delivery, while trying to harness the impacts their students can have. This presentation will share strategies for how they are working with their communities to solidify a more sustainable future. Population: Chicago – 2.716 million; DePaul University – 22,437{/popup} The Campus 2050 Initiative: How Campuses and their communities are planning for the next 30 years: Presenters: Julie Emms, Communication Manager, DePaul University; Amber Luther, Planner, Associate, Populous Inc.
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