3/20/25

2025 ITGA Certificate in Town Gown Relations- Register Today!

Enhance your expertise in town-gown relations and expand your professional skills with ITGA's Certificate in Town-Gown Relations. This six-week virtual program equips you with the tools to strengthen relationships and address challenges between colleges, universities, and their host communities.

When: Wednesday, March 26 through April 30, 11:00am-1:00pm (ET).

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Click here to register and take the next step in advancing your town-gown expertise!

The Value of the ITGA Certificate in Town Gown Relations Program

"I participated in the inaugural ITGA Certificate in Town Gown Relations program, and I found it very beneficial. Since then, our staff has been part of both the ITGA Certificate in Town Gown Relations Program Levels I and II. These certificate programs have provided opportunities for us to learn from other college towns about their experiences in addressing so many of the complex issues that we face, ranging from community building to addressing dangerous drinking."

Tom Fountaine, Borough Manager, Borough of State College, PA

The 2025 ITGA City & University Relations Conference will be hosted by the City of Kent, Ohio, and Kent State University, June 4-6, 2025, with the theme Communicate, Collaborate, & Celebrate! The conference will highlight the importance of effective communication and collaboration between public and private sectors, as well as celebrating successes that inspire further excellence. Register today!

A Message from the Conference Host Committee

You don't want to miss this event! We received an overwhelming number of proposals, and this year's conference is set to be truly epic. Join us and be inspired by speakers from the USA, UK, and Canada as they share best practices for positively impacting campus and community relations. Join us June 4-6 in Kent, Ohio.

This session will dive into innovative initiatives and strategies that foster collaboration between higher education institutions and community organizations, such as food banks and local nonprofits. Learn more and register.

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