Government and Community Relations

From playing an active role in the revitalization of downtown Salisbury, to promoting town-gown relations with University neighbors, to working with local and state legislators to ensure Salisbury University is doing its best to meet workforce needs in Maryland and beyond, SU’s Government and Community Relations Office maintains ties between the campus and its constituents.

Town-Gown Council

Established in 2003, the SU Town-Gown council seeks to foster community ties between the University and local citizens through an open exchange of ideas and information. Members include community residents, city officials and business representatives, as well as SU students, faculty, staff and administrators.

SU’s Community Connection

The Neighborhood Relations Subcommittee works to build and sustain positive relationships between the SU local neighborhoods, identifying both concerns and opportunities, and encouraging the appropriate responsible individuals and groups to develop solutions and programs.

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Town-Gown Council Members
Want to know exactly who from the University is reaching out to the community – and vice versa? From University neighbors to elected officials, the Town-Gown Council’s membership is far-reaching. It includes:
- Mr. Eli Modlin – Chief of Staff, Vice President for Public Affairs & Strategic Initiatives (CHAIR)
- Mrs. Kate Bleile – VICE-CHAIR
- Mr. Joe Benyish – Chair, Staff Senate
- The Honorable Angela Blake – Vice President, Salisbury City Council
- Mr. Muir Boda – Director, Salisbury Housing & Community Development
- Ms. Cheryl Brophy – Villages at Sleepy Hollow Homeowners Assoc., Inc.
- Dr. David Buchanan – Campus Neighbor
- Mr. Paul Butler – Director of Communications & Community Outreach, WCPS
- Ms. Julie Cain – Vice President, Institute of Retired Persons
- The Honorable John Cannon – President, Wicomico County Council
- Dr. Deb Casey – President, Wor-Wic Community College
- Mr. Bill Chambers – President & CEO, Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce
- Mr. Mandel Copeland – Campus Neighbor
- Kelly Cowger – Interim Director of the Guerrieri Student Union
- Mr. Jason Curtin – Vice President of Advancement & Alumni Relations
- Mr. Charles Dashiell – Campus Neighbor
- The Honorable Sharon Dashiell – Salisbury City Council
- Mr. J. Anthony Dickerson – Executive Director, Christian Shelter
- Mr. Matt Drew – Campus Neighbor
- Mr. Mike Dunn – President/CEO, Greater Salisbury Committee
- Mr. Chris Eccleston – Delmarva Veteran Builders
- The Honorable Julie Giordano – Wicomico County Executive
- Mrs. Martha Graham – Campus Neighbor
- The Honorable Michele Gregory – Salisbury City Council
- Mr. Aaron Guy – Director of Community Partners, Pohanka Auto Group of Salisbury
- Mr. Chris Hall – Vice President / Chief Business Officer of TidalHealth
- Mr. Marc Henderson – Fruitland City Manager
- Ms. Winona Hocutt – Schumaker Pond Neighborhood
- Mr. Bret Hopkins – President, Salisbury Area Property Owners Association (SAPOA)
- Mr. Martin Hutchison – United Way Impact Manager, Community of Joy
- Ms. Holly Thompson – President, Graduate Student Council
- The Honorable April Jackson – Salisbury City Council
- Ms. Jennifer Jordan – Campus Neighbor
- Ms. Stephanie King – Director, Wicomico County Partnership for Families & Children
- Chief Ed Lashley – Salisbury University Police
- Sheriff Mike Lewis – Wicomico County
- Ms. Nancy Linck – Executive Director, Lantern Ltd.
- Ms. Rachel Manning – Community Relations Manager, City of Salisbury
- Chief Dave Meienschein – Salisbury Police Department
- Ms. Jane Messenger – Campus Neighbor
- Ms. Lara Nieberding – Campus Neighbor
- Rev. Charlie Osberger – Campus Neighbor
- Dr. Maarten Pereboom – Dean, Fulton School of Liberal Arts
- Mr. Habacuc Petion – Executive Director, Rebirth Inc.
- Ms. Kristen Pilchard – Controller, First Shore Federal
- Ms. Monica Polizzi – Director of Athletics & Campus Recreation
- Dr. Sandy Pope – Director, PACE
- Ms. Valerie Randall-Lee – Assistant V-P of Student Affairs / Dean of ��Ƶ
- Mr. Nick Rice – City Administrator, City of Salisbury
- Ms. Monica Richardson-Brooks – Interim President, Wicomico Chapter of the NAACP
- Mr. Blair Rinnier – Rinnier Development Co.
- Mr. Tim Robinson – Chair, Adjunct Faculty Caucus
- Mrs. Nicole Rogers – Downtown SBY Business Alliance, Two Scoops Sby
- Mr. Tony Sarbanes – Former Wicomico County Council Member
- Ms. Deshaunna Shaw – Director of Civic Engagement, SGA
- Ms. Dianne Shaw – President, Mallard Landing Council of Unit Owners
- Ms. Jahnaiya Sutherland – President, SGA
- Mr. Allen Swiger – Deputy City Administrator, City of Salisbury
- The Honorable Randy Taylor – Mayor, City of Salisbury
- Ms. Manda Weaver – Campus Neighbor
- Mr. Ryan Weaver – Faculty / Campus Neighbor
- Ms. Lee Whaley – Campus Neighbor
- Dr. George Whitehead – Campus Neighbor
- Mr. Bill Wyatt – Campus Neighbor

Legislative Testimony

Typically, SU’s President annually addresses committees of the Maryland General Assembly, delivering legislative testimony on various topics related to University operations, enrollment, budgets, capital projects and more. Briefings from 2010 to the present are available to view.

Public Affairs

Salisbury University is a unique place – one that is powered by the stories and accomplishments of our students, faculty, staff, alumni, and others. Public Affairs works to advance Salisbury University as a leader in higher education. Join us as we champion SU and celebrate our journey together!

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