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. | | Trellis Webinar on Student Financial Wellness | | Join Triple C and Trellis Strategies on Tuesday, June 2 at 12 PM for a free virtual webinar on the Student Financial Wellness Survey and supporting student success. | | |
Triple C is partnering with Trellis Strategies to share a free opportunity for colleges and universities to learn more about the Student Financial Wellness Survey (SFWS) and how student financial wellness data can support student success efforts on campus.
The nationwide survey helps institutions better understand the connection between student finances and academic outcomes, with insights that can inform strategic planning, student support services, and campus programming.
Join us for a free informational webinar on June 2 at 12 PM to learn more about the survey, explore findings from the 2025 results, and hear how your institution can participate.
| | Higher Education Student Voter Engagement Roundtable | | |
Triple C, All Voting is Local, and Fair Elections Center’s Campus Vote Project invite Triple C member campuses to join a virtual Student Voter Engagement Roundtable on Tuesday, June 23 at 12:00 p.m.
This follow-up conversation to the spring roundtable will provide campuses across Ohio an opportunity to reconnect, share strategies and experiences related to student voter engagement, and prepare for the upcoming academic year. The session is designed to encourage open discussion and will not be recorded. Registration is required.
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Save the Date | Propel Ohio 2026 - Oct. 2, 2026 | Propel is back! Join Community Campus Coalition on Friday, October 2 at Bowling Green State University for an inspiring day of student leadership, community impact, and civic engagement. This year’s theme—America’s 250th—will spark meaningful conversations and action. Registration opens soon! | | | | Triple C Can Help Your Campus Raise Funds | | |
Did you know your campus can partner with Triple C to raise direct support for your Student Resource Center or basic needs programs—at no cost?
Through our partnership with SpotFund and FAST, Triple C offers a centralized fundraising platform that highlights the efforts of Ohio colleges and universities addressing student basic needs—including campus food pantries, food insecurity, and housing instability.
As part of this benefit, Triple C will create a custom fundraising page for your campus, where alumni, parents, donors, and community members can give directly to support your students.
- No cost to participate
- No platform fees
- No risk—just support for your students
This is a simple, high-impact way to bring in additional resources at a time when state and institutional funding for basic needs is shrinking. Interested in participating or learning more? Email us at admin@communitycampuscoalition.org to get started.
| | ICYMI: Presenting Our 2026 Hoch Award Winners | | |
Triple C recently recognized our 2026 David Hoch Memorial Award winners, Dr. Christin Seher of The University of Akron (right) and Claire Novotny of Kenyon College (left)!
Our Executive Director, Stephanie Dodd, had the honor of attending each award ceremony to present their recognition plaques in person.
Both awardees are making a lasting impact through community engagement, service-learning, and student success — and we’re proud to celebrate their leadership and dedication to the civic mission of higher education.
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Upcoming Events Hosted by The Alliance
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As a member of the Alliance for Campus Community Engagement ("The Alliance"), Triple C is part of a national network advancing the public purpose of higher education through civic engagement and community partnerships.
Through this membership, Triple C institutions gain access to exclusive events, resources, and collaborative opportunities designed to strengthen their impact across Ohio and beyond.
| | “What’s Next, America?” NIFI Training | | |
NC Campus Engagement is hosting the National Issues Forum Institute’s (NIFI) “What’s Next, America?” workshop on June 9, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Elon University.
This participatory training prepares educators, facilitators, and community leaders to lead nonpartisan deliberative conversations as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary.
Participants will gain practical tools for guiding dialogue, building civic trust, and fostering collaborative action across differences in campus and community settings. Registration is $40 per person.
| | CEAC 2026: Register by May 25 | | |
Community engagement professionals are invited to attend the 2026 Community Engagement Administrators Conference (CEAC) on June 10 at Elon University.
This year’s theme, “From Talk to Transformation: Embedding Dialogue for Lasting Civic Impact,” will explore how higher education institutions can strengthen civil discourse and civic engagement through sustainable, campus-wide dialogue initiatives.
The conference includes workshops, facilitated discussions, and networking opportunities for community engagement leaders at all stages of dialogue work. Registration deadline: May 25.
| | Call for Proposals: TMA 2026 SLCE Conference | | |
Proposals are now being accepted for the 2026 Transform Mid-Atlantic (TMA) Service-Learning & Civic Engagement Conference, Co-Creating Change: Collaborative Community Partnerships.
Held October 17, 2026, at American University in Washington, D.C., the conference brings together practitioners, scholars, and community partners advancing civic engagement and service-learning.
Session formats include workshops, panels, roundtables, and posters.
Proposals are due by June 8, 2026.
| | Civic Engagement Resources | | Join Nonprofit VOTE’s Rally the Sector Event | |
May 20 | 2:00 PM
Nonprofit VOTE will host Rally the Sector, a free virtual event on May 20 at 2:00 p.m. focused on nonprofit-led civic engagement and voter participation efforts.
The event will feature national, state, and local leaders sharing strategies, lessons learned, and insights to help organizations strengthen community engagement ahead of the months to come.
| | Civic Engagement and Mental Health: Upcoming Webinar | |
May 28 | 2:00 PM
National Voter Registration Day will host the webinar “Protecting Your Mental Health While Doing Voter Engagement” on May 28 at 2:00 p.m.
The session will explore the connection between mental health and civic participation, highlighting barriers that impact both well-being and voter engagement.
| | New Research Reinforces Importance of Civic Education | | |
Recent research highlighted by CivxNow reinforces the importance of high-quality civic education in supporting student success and long-term civic participation.
Findings from the study, Civic Capital in Uneven and Uncertain Times, show that students exposed to open classroom environments, where respectful discussion, diverse perspectives, and civic dialogue are encouraged, are more likely to build civic knowledge, confidence, and engagement.
The roundup also highlights the growing need for AI literacy in education, noting that while most students already use generative AI tools, many schools still lack formal guidance and policies.
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Save the Date: Aim Hire Workforce & Education Conference
Sept. 29, 2026
Ohio Excels and the Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation will once again host the Aim Hire Workforce and Education Conference on September 29, 2026, at the Hilton Columbus Downtown.
This statewide convening brings together leaders from education, business, government, and community organizations to explore Ohio’s workforce and education landscape and strengthen pathways to student and career success.
This year’s theme, “Aligning the Engines of Economic Mobility: Education, Workforce, and Economic Development,” focuses on expanding opportunity through stronger system alignment.
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Call for Proposals Open for NSVS 2026
November 18–20
The 2026 National Student Vote Summit (NSVS) will take place November 18–20 at Mesa Community College in Mesa, Arizona, and the Call for Session and Poster Proposals is now open.
Hosted by the Students Learn Students Vote Coalition, the summit brings together students, campus professionals, nonprofit leaders, and election officials committed to strengthening nonpartisan student voter engagement. Proposed sessions may focus on topics including student leadership, voting rights, institutionalization, wellbeing, storytelling, and more.
Proposal submissions are due by Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
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