Campus-Community Connections
A Publication of ITGA
12/7/23
The 2024 ITGA City & University Relations Conference
Conference Registration is Open!
To explore travel options, networking opportunities, hotel accommodations and more, click here. To secure the early bird rate, register by January 31, 2024. The conference will be 3-full days, ending Friday at 4:00pm.
The 2024 ITGA Call for Proposals - Open Until February 15, 2024
The City of College Park and University of Maryland, College Park invite you to apply to be a presenter at the 2024 ITGA City & University Relations Conference, “The Power of Partnerships: Solving Grand Challenges Together," June 5 through June 7, 2024. To view the tracks and submission details, click here.
Pre-Conference Workshop on Crisis Communication - Space is Limited. Register today.
From Turmoil to Triumph: Crisis Communications Tactics for Town & Gown
Controversies today are tried in the Court of Public Opinion more often than in the Court of Law. Whenever you’re dealing with a hot-button issue, your news can easily go viral in moments. Since it takes a lifetime to build a reputation and only a few seconds to destroy one, “managing the message” and "managing the strategy" is a necessary skill set for city and university administrators – and the lawyers that serve them. Learn more.
Optional Networking Events
UMD Golf Course Outing Tuesday, June 4, 10:00am
The University of Maryland’s Golf welcomes ITGA Conference goers with an opportunity to play on Tuesday, June 4, before the conference gets underway.
Networking Event in City Hall, June 4, 6:00-7:30pm
Join us at College Park’s unique and collaborative venue – College Park City Hall. Enjoy local music, beer and wine while networking with colleagues. 
DC Monument Night Tour, Wednesday, June 5, 7:35pm Seeing the monuments at night is a memorial experience. Join ITGA and friends after the evening reception for an evening on the National Mall in DC!
Why Attend the ITGA Conference?
ITGA has become my “home” association. Each year I enjoy attending the University and Community Relations Conference. The fellowship with colleagues is great but the relevant learning that takes place makes it so worth it. I encourage researchers in public administration, educational leadership, and other related fields to consider this conference as a source of sharing your scholarship and professional experience.

Alton Standifer, Vice Provost for Inclusive Excellence and Chief of Staff to the Provost, University of Georgia
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