Triple C's Mission: To provide statewide leadership in mobilizing resources, services, and partnerships that strengthen Ohio colleges and universities’ capacity to educate students for civic and social responsibility and to improve community life. | |
Triple C Announces 2025 Hoch & Ping Award Winners | |
The Community Campus Coalition (Triple C) is proud to announce the 2025 winners of the David Hoch Memorial Award for Excellence in Service and the Charles J. Ping Student Service Award, recognizing individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to community engagement and service-learning at Triple C campus partner institutions.
This year’s David Hoch Memorial Award recipient is Dr. Megan Church-Nally from the University of Cincinnati, nominated by University of Cincinnati President Dr. Neville Pinto.
In addition, the Charles J. Ping Student Service Award honors 13 outstanding undergraduate students across Ohio, with special recognition for two Legacy Award (*) recipients: Riley Anderson, Marceana Black, Marissa H. Blauch, Adam Xavier Cassini, Eve Currens, Viola Day, *Tanya Pai Dhungat, Mollie Elizabeth Duffy, Madi Eschenbach, Lila Ferry, Hannah Bryn Dodson, *Jess Mitchell and Elizabeth Patrick.
“The 2025 Hoch and Ping Award winners exemplify the power of service-learning and civic engagement in higher education,” said Stephanie Dodd, Executive Director of Community Campus Coalition. “These individuals are making a lasting impact on their campuses and communities, and we are proud to recognize their dedication to advancing community engagement across Ohio."
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2025 David Hoch Memorial Award for Excellence in Service
The David Hoch Memorial Award recognizes faculty and staff who exemplify leadership in advancing the civic mission of their institution through service-learning and community engagement. This award honors the legacy of the late David Hoch, former Dean of Honors and Director of Service-Learning at The University of Toledo, whose leadership nurtured a culture of civic responsibility on campus.
Dr. Megan Church-Nally, this year’s Hoch Award recipient, serves as an unwavering advocate for service-learning and nonprofit leadership at the University of Cincinnati. In 2023–2024 alone, over 4,000 UC students participated in more than 300 service-learning courses across 13 colleges—thanks in part to Dr. Church-Nally’s dedication.
Through her work with the Organizational Leadership program, Dr. Church-Nally empowers her students to apply their skills in real-world settings. Her classes have raised over $9,000 for local nonprofits and built long-term relationships with small and medium-sized organizations that benefit both the students and the broader Cincinnati community.
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2025 Charles J. Ping Student Service Award
The Charles J. Ping Student Service Award honors undergraduate students who demonstrate exceptional leadership and commitment to service-learning and civic engagement on their campuses and in their communities. Named after former Ohio University President Charles J. Ping, a champion for campus-community partnerships, this award celebrates the next generation of civic leaders.
2025 Ping Award Winners:
- Riley Anderson – Ohio Northern University
- Marceana Black – Bowling Green State University
- Marissa H. Blauch – Muskingum University
- Adam Xavier Cassini – University of Cincinnati
- Eve Currens – Kenyon College
- Viola Day – Denison University
- *Tanya Pai Dhungat – Youngstown State University (Legacy Award Winner)
- Hannah Bryn Dodson – Baldwin Wallace University
- Mollie Elizabeth Duffy – Miami University
- Madi Eschenbach – University of Akron
- Lila Ferry – Kent State University
- *Jess Mitchell – Ohio University (Legacy Award Winner)
- Elizabeth Patrick – Defiance College
*Legacy Award Winners — Tanya Pai Dhungat from Youngstown State University and Jess Mitchell from Ohio University — receive a $250 donation made in their honor to a nonprofit organization of their choice, reinforcing their commitment to service beyond campus.
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Triple C Grant Opportunity: 9/11 Day of Remembrance Campus Service Grants
As part of the IKONC regional collaboration (Community-Engaged Alliance, Engage KY, Community Campus Coalition, and NC Campus Engagement), the Community-Engaged Alliance is helping lead a powerful opportunity for campuses to engage in meaningful service this fall through their 9/11 Day of Remembrance Campus Service Grants.
With support from 9/11 Day and AmeriCorps, the initiative aims to mobilize more than 6,500 students across 11 states in service projects that support underserved and marginalized individuals and communities.
The 9/11 Day of Remembrance Campus Service Grants are designed to help higher education institutions plan and implement impactful service and remembrance programming aligned with the September 11 National Day of Service.
Grants of $2,500 will be awarded to selected campuses to honor the day through activities rooted in unity, service, and reflection. Triple C member campuses are eligible to apply for funding. Campuses receiving funding must be active members in 2025-2026.
Applications are open now, with a deadline of Friday, June 14, 2025.
| | | Great Stories from Triple C’s AmeriCorps Student Resource Centers: Celebrating AmeriCorps Week and LeaderCorps Member Johnathan Roberts | | |
During AmeriCorps Week (March 9–15), Triple C celebrated the impact of our Student Resource Center (SRC) AmeriCorps members who are making a difference on campuses across Ohio. This year’s theme of everyday service leading to extraordinary change came to life through creative, student-led projects promoting food security and community connection.
Johnathan Roberts, an SRC AmeriCorps member at Ohio University Chillicothe and a participant in the LeaderCorps program, shared how his experience helped him grow as a leader while tackling campus food insecurity. Through monthly collaboration with peers across Ohio, Johnathan helped shape a service project focused on a shared challenge—access to food on college campuses.
Across the state, SRC AmeriCorps members distributed reusable grocery bags, cutlery kits, and pantry-inspired recipes—thanks to support from a mini-grant from Baldwin Wallace University.
Events raised awareness about nutrition, sleep, and access to campus food resources.
From service to storytelling, AmeriCorps Week highlighted the powerful role our members play in building stronger, healthier campus communities.
Read the full story to learn more about how these AmeriCorps members are creating positive change on their campuses!
| | Photos above: AmeriCorps members celebrate AmeriCorps Week by organizing service projects to combat food insecurity and support student success across Ohio’s college campuses. | | Join the Hunger Free Campus Coalition | | Communities Thriving VISTA program Opportunities | | | |
The University of Cincinnati is partnering with Triple C to host an AmeriCorps VISTA member through the Communities Thriving program—part of the IKONC regional initiative.
The VISTA will serve as a Tutor Coordinator with the Bearcat Buddies: Readiness, Access, Success project, supporting college readiness efforts for local youth.
This is a great opportunity for someone passionate about education, community engagement, and public service.
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Triple C is also hiring a Communities Thriving VISTA Leader to support the initiative.
Based at our office at OSUN/COTC, the VISTA Leader will help guide and support a team of VISTA members. Responsibilities include planning and facilitating trainings, fostering team connection through communication channels like social media and in-person gatherings, and answering VISTA-related questions, including those about benefits and navigating their service year. The VISTA Leader will also assist with recruitment and help collect member reports and documentation.
| | | If your campus or organization is interested in hosting AmeriCorps members, please reach out to us here! | | | |
ITGA City & University Relations Conference
The 2025 International Town & Gown Association (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 future excellence. Registration is now open.
| | | Reach out to Triple C to inquire about an Ohio rate for member campuses. | | |
Community Engagement Administrator Conference (CEAC)
Join community engagement professionals on June 10, 2025, at Elon University in Elon, NC, for the 20th anniversary of CEAC! This year’s theme, “Resilience and Reimagining: Co-generating civic joy and authentic hope in challenging times,” invites practitioners into a generative space of connection, learning, and encouragement.
CEAC25 offers reflection, self-care, and honest dialogue about sustaining engagement work amid complex times—while celebrating two decades of shared practice.
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This opportunity is available to all Triple C member campuses through the Alliance for Campus Community Engagement (ACCE), our national network of place-based organizations.
Registration is now open!
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Save the Date: Aim Hire Workforce and Education Conference
Ohio Excels and the Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation will host the annual Aim Hire Workforce and Education Conference on October 16, 2025, at Hilton Columbus Downtown.
The event gathers leaders to explore education and workforce strategies. A $100 registration fee supports programming. More details coming soon!
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Spreading The Word: A Speaker Series Opportunity
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Community-Engaged Alliance (CEA), Triple C’s network organization in Indiana, invites professionals from all fields to share their expertise through its Spreading the Word speaker series.
While hosted by CEA member institutions, speakers can be from anywhere, with options for virtual or in-person engagements.
This is a great opportunity to contribute to civic dialogue while receiving a stipend of $200-$500. If you’re passionate about community engagement and education, consider applying to be a speaker!
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Applications for the Election Administration Pipeline are Open
Want to make a difference for our democracy in a long-term career? Curious about public service careers? Spend a semester diving into one of democracy’s most important jobs you never knew existed.
Apply today for the Next Generation Election Administration program! Participants will gain insight into election processes and learn about the inner workings of election administration as part of a cohort, while gaining valuable connections and relationships with current and former election administrators.
Participants will earn a $1,000 stipend for satisfying the program’s requirements.
Applications will be accepted until June 30, 2025.
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Campus Vote Project Administrator Monthly Meetings
Campus partners are invited to register and attend the 2025 Campus Vote Project Ohio Administrator Meetings, held in partnership with Campus Vote Project and the Community Campus Coalition (Triple C).
These meetings will take place on the third Wednesday of each month in 2025 from 11 AM to 12 PM. Don’t miss the next opportunity - Wednesday, May 21 - to connect, collaborate, and enhance campus voter engagement efforts across Ohio. Register now to stay informed and make a lasting impact in 2025!
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Ask Every Student: A Framework for Full Student Voter Participation
Ask Every Student is a national initiative that helps campuses integrate voter registration into existing processes to equitably reach every student.
Using research-driven insights, the framework supports individualized, inclusive engagement strategies and institutionalizes democratic participation as a campus norm.
With 230+ partner campuses, this initiative empowers students to be active participants in democracy.
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Participate in Campus Vote Project's Student Voting Study
The Fair Election Center’s Campus Vote Project is conducting a nationwide study on college students' voting behaviors, examining how factors such as race, gender, first-generation status, and political affiliation influence participation.
The research aims to explore students' motivations for voting, trust in election integrity, and emotional responses to elections, providing deeper insights into their perspectives on the democratic process.
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Rules of Nonpartisanship from Nonprofit VOTE's
Voter Engagement Guide
Nonprofit VOTE has released a comprehensive 2025 Nonprofit Voter Engagement Guide, offering over 50 pages of tools, examples, and stories to help nonprofits engage their communities in elections while staying nonpartisan.
This guide provides practical, easy-to-use resources for voter education, candidate forums, and Get-Out-the-Vote efforts. Download the guide today and take action to strengthen democracy by empowering voters and ensuring more voices are heard this election season.
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Partner Campuses in the News
Gold Star Donates 30 Cases of Chili to Continue Helping the Community via Mount St. Joseph University Food Pantry
AmeriCorps member Elizabeth Keller helped lead a successful Gold Star visit to Mount St. Joseph University, resulting in a generous donation to the Lion’s Cupboard to support students facing food insecurity.
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Share Your News
The Community Campus Coalition (Triple C) Wants to Highlight Your Impact!
We know there’s incredible work happening on your campus and in your community, and we want to celebrate it! Triple C is introducing a new section in our newsletter to showcase the civic engagement initiatives of our partners.
This is also a great opportunity to share events, programs, or resources that might be of interest to others across the region.
Take a moment to let us know what’s happening in your world—we can’t wait to share your efforts with our network!
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