Communities of Practice
Working Together, Working Better
Baltimore Collegetown Network Communities of Practice provide a structure and ongoing opportunities for professionals at our 13 member institutions to network, share best practices and resources, participate in professional development, and collaborate on shared issues and concerns.
Member Institutions
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B'CaUSE
Baltimore Colleges and Universities for a Sustainable Environment
Baltimore Colleges and Universities for a Sustainable Environment (B’CaUSE) is a group of sustainability directors, facilities staff, educators, and other campus representatives who care about environmental initiatives. The mission of B’CaUSE is to foster collaboration, share ideas and best practices, and facilitate joint projects to advance campus and regional sustainability goals.
Contact: Sonyae Williams, sonyae@baltimorecollegetown.org or 410-532-3034.
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BRAVE
Bringing Respect an Advocacy for Violence-Free Environments Consortium
The BRAVE consortium received a DOJ Office on Violence Against Women Campus Program grant to further develop a comprehensive coordinated community response that focuses on a survivor-centered, trauma-informed approach to students who experience sexual assault, intimate partner violence, and stalking.
For more information or to inquire about future trainings please contact womenscenter@loyola.edu or 410-617-5844. For more information: https://www.loyola.edu/department/womens-center/meet-the-staff.
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Case Managers
Case managers have similar needs and face similar challenges. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, this group has shifted and grown to include peer support and transitioned to bi-weekly meetings to share resources, provide intentional interactions for those missing connections, and discuss the changing nature of our work.
Contact: Tara Howell, tara@baltimorecollegetown.org or 410-532-3037.
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Collegetown and Gown Tour Committee
Admissions counselors work together to plan the Collegetown and Gown Tour, which takes place in-person each November and virtually each February. The tour invites high school counselors to tour 10 private and public institutions over a period of 4 days. Counselors have an informative, interactive experience that highlights each campus’ unique identity as well as the many elements of the region that makes Baltimore a great college town.
Contact: Molly Hayeslip, molly@baltimorecollegetown.org or 410-532-3036.
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Conduct Officers
Conduct officers meet to discuss conduct issues, foster partnerships, and share resources.
Contact: Tara Howell, tara@baltimorecollegetown.org or 410-532-3037.
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Emergency Management
Staff members meet to discuss best practices in emergency management operations and collaborative opportunities in managing campus crises. One outcome from this Community of Practice is an “Intercampus Cooperation MOU,” which provides for the sharing of resources and facilities in the event of an emergency. Nine campuses are part of this agreement.
Contact: Sonyae Williams, sonyae@baltimorecollegetown.org or 410-532-3034.
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Human Resources
The Human Resources Community of Practice meets regularly throughout the year to network, share ideas, and learn. Meetings are open to all Human Resources staff at the Collegetown campuses. In addition to regular meetings, the HR Community of Practice participates in frequent professional development workshops designed to meet the needs of this community. Past workshops have focused on Title IX, HR Law and Regulatory Policies, and Employee Engagement.
Contact: Molly Hayeslip, molly@baltimorecollegetown.org or 410-532-3036.
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Marketing, Communications, and Admissions
A Shared Mission
The admissions directors and marketing and communications staff work together to spread the word that Baltimore is a great college town. Colleges make Baltimore a vibrant city and collectively offer many academic, social, and professional opportunities to the region’s 120,000 students.
Contact: Tara Howell, tara@baltimorecollegetown.org or 410-532-3037.
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Shuttle Committee
Connect, Explore!
The Collegetown Shuttle is a free transportation service for students, staff, and faculty at three participating schools in the Baltimore region. It travels between the three campuses, as well as Penn Station, Towson Town Center, Kenilworth, and Towson Place Shopping Center. The shuttle committee is comprised of transportation professionals at the three campuses who come together often to support the Collegetown Shuttle program. Every June, the committee convenes for a shuttle retreat to discuss changes and plans for the next academic year.
For more information, visit our shuttle page.
Contact: Sonyae Williams, sonyae@baltimorecollegetown.org or 410-532-3035.
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Student Activities
The Student Activities Directors Community of Practice convenes to discuss shared interests among directors of student activities, such as popular speakers and entertainment acts, student engagement programs, and other ways to enhance the college student experience.
Contact: Molly Hayeslip, molly@baltimorecollegetown.org or 410-532-3036.
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Vice Presidents of Student Affairs
The Vice Presidents of Student Affairs meet throughout the year to network, share ideas and resources, and discuss hot button issues. This group also identifies professional development, learning, and training needs for Student Affairs staff at their institutions, which is often the basis for Baltimore Collegetown workshops and trainings.
Contact: Molly Hayeslip, molly@baltimorecollegetown.org or 410-532-3036.