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. | |
Registration Open for OPCSN!
2025 Annual Ohio Peace and Conflict Studies
Network Conference
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The 2025 Annual Ohio Peace and Conflict Studies Network Conference (OPCSN), Bridging the Divide: Prevention and Intervention, will take place on
Friday, April 11, 2025, in Dayton, Ohio.
Hosted by Sinclair Community College, this event brings together Ohio’s higher education peace and conflict studies programs to explore strategies for fostering dialogue, promoting media literacy, and enhancing understanding across diverse perspectives to support a healthy democracy.
The conference will feature an opening panel, five intensive workshops, and opportunities for networking. Registration is now open, with a deadline of April 4. The cost includes conference fees, a light breakfast, and lunch, with rates set at $35 for non-Ohio college and university personnel, $25 for Ohio faculty, staff, and administrators, and $10 for Ohio college students.
Special thanks to our partners for their support in making this event possible: The Facing Project, Kent State University (Political Science Department), Community Campus Coalition, Ohio University (Center for International Studies), The Ohio State University (Divided Communities Project), The University of Akron (Bliss Institute), the University of Dayton, and Wilmington College (Peace Resource Center).
| | | | Meet John Copes: How Service is Shaping His Experience as an SRC AmeriCorps Member | | |
In the 2024-2025 academic year, Ohio Northern University launched its first-ever Student Resource Center (SRC), and AmeriCorps Member John Copes played a key role in shaping its success.
In his personal account, John reflects on his journey of overcoming challenges, engaging students, and connecting them with vital resources. From organizing interactive outreach events to addressing student needs through the EdSights AI chatbot, John’s work has made a lasting impact on campus.
"Engagement takes time, and meeting students where they are — both physically and in terms of their needs — is essential for building trust and connection," John writes in his story.
His story highlights the power of persistence and relationship-building in student engagement. Click to read how John’s service is creating positive change and supporting student success at ONU!
| | Photos above: The newly opened Student Resource Center at Ohio Northern University (ONU) fosters a collaborative environment for student engagement and success. | |
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!
| | | | Funding Available for ServeOhio Day 2025 Projects | | |
ServeOhio is offering grants of $250 to $1,000 to support community service projects for ServeOhio Day on June 21.
Projects can take place between June 1-30 and should enhance community spaces through volunteer engagement. Eligible Ohio nonprofits and public organizations can apply.
The deadline is March 25. Apply now via ServeOhio’s new grants management system!
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AmeriCorps Alumni: Stay Connected & Keep Serving
Stay connected after your AmeriCorps service! Join the AmeriCorps Alums network to access exclusive benefits, connect with fellow alumni, and explore career opportunities through Employers of National Service.
Use your Segal AmeriCorps Education Award for education or loan repayment, and consider advancing your service journey with the Peace Corps or Schools of National Service.
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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, April 16 - to connect, collaborate, and enhance campus voter engagement efforts across Ohio.
Register now to stay informed and make a lasting impact in 2025! Plus, mark your calendar for the following meeting on May 21.
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Continuums of Service Conference 2025
The 2025 Continuums of Service Conference, Higher Education: Honoring our Connections to Place and Indigenous Communities, will take place March 26-28, 2025, at Seattle University in Seattle, Washington.
The schedule has been posted here.
| | Community Campus Coalition Partner Campuses receive the membership rate for this conference. If you are uncertain of your campus partnership status, reach out to sdodd@communitycampuscoalition.org. | | |
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. | | |
Save The Date: Community Engagement Administrator Conference (CEAC)
Join community engagement professionals on June 10, 2025, at Elon University for a day of learning, reflection, and networking. CEAC offers workshops, discussions, and presentations to support civic and community engagement initiatives.
This opportunity is brought to Triple C member campuses through our national network of place-based organizations, Partnership Alliance. Stay tuned for more details!
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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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Allstate Foundation College Service Grants
The Allstate Foundation, in partnership with the Center for Expanding Leadership & Opportunity (CELO), is launching the 2025-2026 College Service Grants to empower youth-led community service.
With $1.5 million already invested, grants support new initiatives, expand access, and enhance impact. Institutions must apply by April 15, 2025, for consideration. Learn more about funding opportunities to support student service efforts!
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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 2024 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
LeBron James talks 'activist athlete' role during class with Ohio State students
Triple C partner Ohio State University hosted LeBron James in a social change advocacy class, where he discussed athlete activism and the impact of his I Promise School on community engagement.
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OpenAI Invests $50M in Higher Ed Research
OpenAI is investing $50 million to launch NextGenAI, a research consortium of 15 institutions—including Ohio State University, a Triple C partner—to accelerate AI-driven research breakthroughs and transform education.
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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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