Submit Your Proposals to Present in Kent, OH!

Call for Conference Proposals

ITGA invites you to submit proposals for conference presentations through Friday, February 21, 2025. The conference program is divided into thematic tracks designed to encourage presentations from university and municipal representatives, community members, public safety professionals, students, and experts in related fields.

Conference Highlights - Registration Required

Pre-conference Workshop: June 3, 8:00am-12:00pm

The Pre-Conference event will focus on Civil Unrest: Preparing and Responding to Modern Demonstrations, with a special emphasis on the tragic events of May 4th, 1970, at Kent State University.

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: June 3, 1:00pm-5:00pm

In 2018, it was reported that the iconic Rock Hall had welcomed over 12 million visitors since 1995. Limited Space. Register today. There are only 6 seats remaining!

Preconference Networking: June 3, 6:00pm-8:00pm

Join us at the Bell Tower Brewing Co., Kent’s first brewpub offering hand crafted beer and cocktails that perfectly complement our seasonally inspired cuisine. Enjoy networking with colleagues.

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Collaborative Community Conversations Webinar Series: Real Life Solutions to Gritty Challenges - Wednesday, February 19, 1:00-2:00pm (ET)

Bridging Town and Town: Lessons and Innovations in Back-to-School Programs

Join representatives from the City of Fort Collins, CO, Colorado State University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and the Borough of State College, PA, as they share lessons learned and current initiatives aimed at strengthening town-gown relationships and empowering communities for a successful school year. Click here to register.

Job Posting: Coordinator of Off-Campus Student Life, Division of Student Life- University of Tennessee, Knoxville: This position will focus on interacting with students through education and social programming efforts focused around living off-campus. Applications are now being accepted and you can find full details about the position here.

National & International Headlines

How Higher Education Can Help Community Growth

Scotland, like many parts of the UK, benefits significantly from its universities, which provide jobs, drive income and contribute expertise to local communities.

Career Development, Internship Funding for First Gen Students

Since launching, the program has supported 486 first-generation students and awarded them around $56,000 in scholarships.

The Kent State Esplanade

As a college town, like many others, the leaders of Kent State University have always been looking for ways to expand partnership between the campus and the city. History shows that there are times when this is embraced, and others when there is a strain on the relationship.

City of Charlottesville, Albemarle County, and UVA Discuss Project Safe Neighborhoods

PSN, a nationwide designation granted by the U.S. Department of Justice, brings together stakeholders to identify the community's most pressing violent crime problems and develop comprehensive solutions.

ASU Students Gain Insight Into Sustainability Careers in Local Governments

Despite the challenges that arise in the public sector, municipal governments across Arizona are working at the local level to craft sustainability strategies and implement initiatives that support, strengthen and build resilience in their communities.

Experience Communication, Collaboration & Celebration in Kent, Ohio

When you arrive in Kent in June, you will feel a connection between a city and university unlike any other experience. The City of Kent fully embraces Kent State University as our county’s largest employer, and the amazing connections and friends this relationship has to offer.