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Track 4: Dissecting the Impacts of Alcohol And Other Drugs In Our Communities-232A 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-232A HUB-Robeson Center Abstract Five universities and their host communities in Pennsylvania participated in a pilot study of environmental factors that contribute to underage alcohol consumption, as well as how student partying affected overall town-gown relationships. This session begins with a comparison and contrast of the data gathered from campus and community participants at the various pilot sites. Representatives from two of the sites then describe how this quantitative and qualitative information was used as a conversation starter and convener for collaborative efforts to improve town-gown relationships. Population: California – 6,364; California University of Pennsylvania – 7,312 Radnor – 31,884; Villanova University – 11,023{/popup} Assessing the Relationship Between Student Partying Behaviors and the Quality of Town-Gown Relationships: A Pilot Study with Pennsylvania Campuses and Communities: Presenters: Stephen M. Gavazzi, Professor, The Ohio State University; Rick Schuettler, Executive Director, Pennsylvania Municipal League; Donna George, AOD Coalition Coordinator, California University of Pennsylvania; Chris Kovolski, Assistant Vice President, Government Relations and External Affairs, Villanova University; Laura Wagoner, Assistant Director, Government and Community Relations, Villanova University
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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 Immigration has always been an important conversation nationally and in local communities. State College and the Penn State Law Center for Immigrants’ Rights Clinic (CIRC) began collaborating in 2014. They have collaborated on community outreach and education on immigration and local enforcement; policy setting within the police department on immigration and training on the same, and convening a joint summit on immigration equity. This session will show how important relationships between town and gown are to building programs and unified policies and events on controversial topics. Population: State College – 42,430; Pennsylvania State University – 45,263{/popup} Town meets Gown on Immigration Policy: Presenters: Professor Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia, Esq., Founder and Director, Center for Immigrants’ Rights Clinic, The Pennsylvania State University; Chief John Gardner, State College Police Department, Former law student(s) from the Penn State Law Center for Immigrants’ Rights Clinic
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*Track 5: Elevating Social Justice and Civility to Enhance Our Environments-233A HUB-Robeson
{popup text="Abstract" class="btn" popwidth="500px" popheight="300px"} *Track 5: Elevating Social Justice and Civility to Enhance Our Environments-233A HUB-Robeson Abstract The City of Ames has successfully partnered with Iowa State University and the Ames Chamber of Commerce to create more inclusive organizations and policies community-wide. This session explores the first steps of Ames’ inclusion journey and suggests strategies for establishing outreach networks, creating/dismantling practices and policies, designing broad-based educational opportunities, bringing diverse thinkers together, and building stakeholder investment to ensure sustainable inclusion efforts. Ames’ successes and challenges offer one model for taking steps toward change. This session is sponsored by an NLC University Communities Council Member City. Population: Ames – 66,498; Iowa State University 34,992{/popup} The First Steps Are the Hardest: Ames’ Journey Toward Inclusion: Presenters: Gloria Betcher, Councilmember, Ames, IA, Chair of the University Communities Council, National League of Cities; Mr. Dan Culhane, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ames Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Joel Hochstein, Chair of the Ames Human Relations Commission, Assistant Director of Student Conduct; Dr. Reginald Stewart, Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion, Iowa State University
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*Track 6: Enhancing Quality of Life in Our Towns Through Sustainable Planning and Efforts-233B HUB-Robeson C
{popup text="Abstract" class="btn" popwidth="500px" popheight="300px"} *Track 6: Enhancing Quality of Life in Our Towns Through Sustainable Planning and Efforts-233B HUB-Robeson C Abstract From community design charrettes to international student design competitions, Penn State has collaborated with local affordable housing organizations to address sustainable housing challenges, including research, design, & construction of an affordable net zero energy duplex with the State College Community Land Trust. This presentation and panel discussion will examine opportunities & challenges of community-university-industry partnerships; the process, design, & impacts of the GreenBuild project; and emerging initiatives for energy efficiency & resiliency in affordable housing. Population: State College – 42,430; Pennsylvania State University – 45,263{/popup} GreenBuild & the Energy+ Program: Sustainable Affordable Housing Solutions Through Community-University-Industry Collaboration: Presenters: Hamer Center for Community Design Director Lisa D. Iulo, Associate Professor of Architecture, The Pennsylvania State University; Peg Hambrick, Chair of the GreenBuild project; Ed LeClear, Planning & Community Development Director, State College Borough; Housing Systems Specialist Sarah Klinetob Lowe
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Track 6: Enhancing Quality of Life in Our Towns Through Sustainable Planning and Efforts-134 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-134 HUB-Robeson Center Abstract The City of Pittsburg and Pittsburg State University have long lived together as roommates. Each handled their own business and maybe they ran into each other at a social function. When the partnership advanced to more of a marriage, the two began moving forward together toward real change and progress throughout the community, all while ensuring fiscal sustainability. This presentation will discuss the how and the why of their strategic partnership. Population: Pittsburg – 20,216; Pittsburg State University – 7,479{/popup} Forward Together: How cities and universities can work together for real change: Presenters: Shawn Naccarato, Chief Strategy Officer, Pittsburg State University; Jay Byers, Deputy City Manager, City of Pittsburg
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