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. | | A Back-to-School Welcome from Triple C | |
By Stephanie Dodd, Executive Director
Welcome back to a new academic year! Across Ohio, campuses are buzzing with energy, and Triple C is ready to support you with free resources, webinars, events, and tools that strengthen the civic purposes of higher education.
We are introducing our four strategic focus areas: Civic Engagement, Community Engagement, Community-Engaged Teaching & Research, and Student Basic Needs as an opportunity for campuses to engage with our work, and with each other for deeper meaning and impact.
Our Advisory Council has been restructured to include a representative from each member campus who will serve as a liaison between Triple C and their campus community. We will be sharing more about this restructuring in coming weeks.
If your institution hasn’t renewed—or is considering membership—now is the perfect time. Members gain access to programming and support across our four focus areas, along with connections to a network that spans Ohio, the region, and the largest national coalition of place-based engagement professionals.
Here’s to a year of connection and impact!
— Stephanie
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Participate in Triple C's Initiative to Support
Student Basic Needs Efforts
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Triple C is offering member campuses and Ohio community colleges a no-cost opportunity to raise direct support for their student basic needs initiatives through a new partnership with SpotFund and FAST.
We’ll create a custom fundraising page for your campus—at no charge and with no platform fees—so you can easily connect donors, alumni, parents, and community supporters to your Student Resource Center or other basic needs efforts.
This statewide campaign is a simple, high-impact way to bring in vital resources as students return to campus this fall. See what a sample page looks like here.
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Learn More at Our Upcoming Webinar on Sept. 9! | | | | |
Registration Open: Ohio Hunger Dialogues
You’re invited to the 2025 Ohio Hunger Dialogues on Friday, September 19, at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland. Registration opens at 8:30 a.m., event starts at 9 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m.
Hosted by Triple C and Case Western Reserve University, this annual symposium brings together higher education professionals, students, nonprofit leaders, and community advocates to address hunger and food insecurity across Ohio.
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Through meaningful conversations, networking, and shared learning, participants will explore best practices and innovative solutions to ensure every community has access to needed resources.
Attendees will enjoy light refreshments, lunch, and opportunities to connect with colleagues. Scholarships are available for students—contact admin@communitycampuscoalition.org to apply.
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Save the Date: Propel Ohio
Save the date for the 2025 Propel Ohio event on Thursday, October 16, at Bowling Green State University. Registration coming soon!
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Denison University and The University of Akron
Receive 9/11 Day of Service Grants
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Triple C is proud to announce that we have awarded 9/11 Day of Remembrance Campus Service Grants to Denison University and The University of Akron. These $2,500 grants will support impactful student-led service projects taking place this fall in honor of the September 11 National Day of Service.
As part of a broader regional collaboration through IKONC (Community-Engaged Alliance, Engage KY, Community Campus Coalition, and NC Campus Engagement), these campuses will join efforts to engage more than 6,500 students across 11 states in meaningful acts of service.
Stay tuned for more details on the service activities at Denison and Akron, and consider how your campus can take part.
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Planning a 9/11 Day project on your campus?
Please see the toolkits below for helpful resources as your campus plans and executes service activities:
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College student hunger should never be normalized. Partner with Community Campus Coalition (Triple C) to advocate for hunger-free campuses and stronger basic needs programming through the Hunger Free Campus Action Center.
Invite your state legislators to visit your campus and see your student basic needs efforts firsthand.
Stay connected for our next Ohio Hunger Free Campus Coalition meeting date and registration.
Sign up through the Hunger Free Campus Interest Form on our website and explore the Hunger Free Campus Action Center to learn more and take action!
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Swipe Out Hunger Grant Opportunity for
Student Advocates
Swipe Out Hunger is offering $1,500 Student Advocacy Grants this academic year to support student organizations advancing state-level policies that fight campus food insecurity.
Selected groups will become Swipe Out Hunger Advocacy Chapters and receive coaching, training, advocacy toolkits, and event materials to lead the Hunger Free Campus movement in their state.
Any student organization with a focus on basic needs or student-led advocacy is encouraged to apply.
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Call for Proposals: Catalyst Journal Inaugural Issue
Triple C is excited to support Catalyst, a new publication from North Carolina Campus Engagement (NCCE) and Wake Forest University’s Office of Civic & Community Engagement. NCCE is a partner organization of Triple C through The Alliance of Campus and Community Engagement.
This innovative journal uplifts diverse voices in higher education, sharing research, stories, and creative work that advances civic and community engagement. The theme for the inaugural issue is “Sustaining Civic Joy in Challenging Times.”
Proposals of all formats are welcome—especially those that explore how service-learning fosters resilience, empowerment, and collective well-being. Submit by December 31.
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Spreading The Word: A Speaker Series Opportunity
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Community-Engaged Alliance (CEA), Triple C’s alliance partner in Indiana, invites professionals from all fields to share their expertise through its Spreading the Word speaker series.
Now with expanded themes—including Civic Literacy & Critical Thinking and Promoting Civic Identity Through High-Impact Practices—the series offers dynamic talks on timely civic topics. Existing favorites like K–12 engagement and service-learning remain part of the lineup.
Speakers can present virtually or in person, and talks are free for students, faculty, and staff at CEA member campuses. This is a great opportunity to support civic learning while receiving a stipend of $200–$500. Explore the nine new talks just added and consider applying to be a speaker—or requesting one for your campus!
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New CivXNow Toolkit Empowers August Recess Civic Advocacy
CivXNow is encouraging partners to take advantage of Congress’s August recess to meet with lawmakers and advocate for stronger civic education—especially as preparations begin for the America250 celebration in 2026.
To make engagement easy, they’ve released a new toolkit with ready-to-use resources, including talking points, one-pagers, policy priorities, and sample meeting guides. These materials are designed to help communities highlight why investing in civic learning is essential to the nation’s future.
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Get Ready for National Voter Registration Day
Campus and community partners are encouraged to join National Voter Registration Day on September 16, 2025. Participants can sign up to receive free posters and stickers to support voter registration efforts.
As community partners, participants commit to nonpartisan, inclusive engagement—ensuring everyone can register regardless of party or beliefs—and to following their state’s voter registration laws. This national holiday celebrates democracy, and partners are encouraged to have fun while making a difference!
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Stay Compliant with Changing Voter Registration Laws
The latest state laws for voter registration drives are changing, but helpful guidance from Nonprofit Vote is available.
The “Voting in Your State” voter registration drive guides provide 2–3 page printable PDFs for every state, outlining rules on obtaining forms, required trainings, handling incomplete applications, and more.
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Webinar: Getting Started With Voter Engagement
On Thursday, September 11 at 2 p.m. ET, nonprofits are invited to join Nonprofit VOTE for a webinar, Getting Started with Voter Engagement. The session is an interactive training designed for organizations new to this work.
Participants will engage in small-group discussions, breakout activities, and practical conversations on taking first steps in voter engagement.
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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 Thursday, October 16, at Hilton Columbus Downtown.
| | This annual event explores the current state of education and workforce in Ohio. It convenes hundreds of business, education, political, and community leaders to gain insights, strengthen relationships, share best practices, and address the challenges and opportunities faced in preparing students for postsecondary education and career success. | | Symposium on Transforming the Postsecondary Experience | | |
The Symposium on Transforming the Postsecondary Experience will take place October 31–November 2, at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk. With the theme Innovation and Design So Every Student Can Graduate, this event offers practical strategies to improve student success across key areas like advising, transfer, and the first-year experience.
The symposium opens October 31 at 5 p.m. and concludes by 2:30 p.m. on November 2, with optional pre-conference workshops earlier that day.
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Kentucky Hunger Dialogue Registration & Call for Workshops
The 2025 Kentucky Hunger Dialogue will be held Friday, November 7, at Centre College in Danville, Kentucky. This free, daylong event brings together students, educators, nonprofit leaders, and community members to exchange ideas and collaborate on solutions to food insecurity. Breakfast and lunch are included.
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National Student Vote Summit
The 10th annual National Student Vote Summit returns November 12–14, at the University of Maryland, College Park. This StudentVote event brings together students, campus professionals, nonprofits, and national partners to strengthen nonpartisan student voter engagement.
Want to lead a session? Proposals are now open for workshops, panels, roundtables, and creative activations. Submit by September 15, for a chance to present and receive discounted registration.
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Triple C in the News
OU student honored with award from Community Campus Coalition
Ohio University student Jess Mitchell was honored with the Charles J. Ping Student Service Award from the Community Campus Coalition at the end of the spring semester.
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News You Can Use
What cuts to SNAP, food banks mean for Ohioans who need food assistance
New federal legislation requires states to share the cost of SNAP benefits, increasing Ohio's potential burden by millions. Food banks express concern that increased demand and decreased funding will strain their resources.
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Ohio State launches Engaged Scholars Academy
Congratulations to The Ohio State University, a Triple C campus partner, for launching their Engaged Scholars Academy. This innovative program equips faculty with the tools and community connections to deepen their public-impact research and civic engagement across Ohio.
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When does fall semester start?
Most colleges and universities in Ohio begin fall semester in the latter half of August. Here is when Columbus area colleges and universities — and a few other schools from around the state — will kick off this academic year.
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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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