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. | | Thanks for Joining Us at Propel Ohio 2025! | |
Triple C extends our appreciation to all who attended Propel Ohio 2025, held on October 16 at Bowling Green State University. This year’s theme, “Leading with Dialogue: Building Bridges Across Differences,” set the tone for a powerful day of learning, connection, and civic engagement.
Students, faculty, and community partners from campuses across Ohio came together to explore meaningful dialogue as a pathway to leadership and public service. The event featured engaging sessions, thoughtful conversations, and inspiring stories that reinforced the importance of collaboration in addressing Ohio’s most pressing challenges.
Thank you to everyone who participated, contributed to discussions, and helped make this year’s program a success. Your commitment to service and civic engagement continues to strengthen our communities and advance higher education’s public mission in Ohio.
We look forward to continuing this important work together in the year ahead!
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Ohio Students Lead 9/11 Service Efforts
This September, Triple C awarded 9/11 Day of Remembrance Campus Service Grants to Denison University and The University of Akron, empowering students to honor the legacy of September 11 through service, reflection, and community engagement.
From nearly 3,000 flags displayed in Akron to hundreds of hygiene kits, blankets, and cards assembled by Denison students and local middle school students, these projects inspired hope and unity while addressing real community needs.
Together, more than 550 volunteers transformed remembrance into meaningful action.
Read the full story on our website blog and explore the impact of these campus projects.
| | | | Mount St. Joseph University Seeking AmeriCorps VISTA | | |
Triple C partner Mount St. Joseph University is currently recruiting a Communities Thriving AmeriCorps VISTA for a one-year, full-time national service position focused on strengthening community support systems for families in the Cincinnati region.
This role will support the university’s Parenting Academy and advance family engagement by:
- Creating advocacy toolkits for parents
- Building partnerships with schools, agencies, and community-based organizations
- Supporting peer connection and community outreach
- Conducting research to identify service gaps and develop solutions
AmeriCorps VISTA members receive a living allowance, education award or end-of-service stipend, professional training, and healthcare benefits.
If you or someone you know is passionate about service and systems change, we encourage you to apply. To apply, please email your resume to: abby.huffman@engageky.org and jennifer.withrow@msj.edu.
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If your campus is interested in hosting a Communities Thriving AmeriCorps VISTA member through Triple C, please reach out to Stephanie Dodd to inquire and learn more.
| | | | Join the Hunger Free Campus Coalition | | |
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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Support Voters This November:
Volunteer as a Poll Monitor
The Election Protection Team at the Ohio Voter Rights Coalition is seeking volunteers to help ensure a smooth and fair election this November. Nonpartisan poll monitors, including roving poll monitors who visit multiple polling locations on Election Day, are needed in key Ohio counties, including Athens, Butler, Clark, Clermont, Cuyahoga, Delaware, Franklin, Greene, Hamilton, Licking, Lorain, Lucas, Mahoning, Montgomery, Portage, Stark, Summit, Trumbull, and Wood.
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Volunteers can get involved in three key ways: serve as a poll worker inside a polling location, support voters as a roving poll monitor, or participate in Election Protection trainings.
Online trainings are scheduled for Wednesday, October 29 at 6:00 PM and Thursday, October 30 at 12:00 PM; register here.
Sign up today to help support voters and ensure a fair election!
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Celebrate the 2025 Civic Holidays
Democracy isn’t just a single day—it’s a season.
This fall, the Civic Holidays offer opportunities to engage your community and support voter participation. Vote Early Day (Oct. 28) encourages planning ahead, and Election Hero Day (Nov. 3) honors the poll workers and election officials who make democracy possible.
Celebrate one or both and help build a stronger, more inclusive future.
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Election Protection Hotline Toolkit
Ensure every voter’s voice is heard with Election Protection! The Ohio Voter Rights Coalition offers resources, sample posts, and graphics to promote the national, nonpartisan Election Protection Hotline.
Open 24/7, 866-OUR-VOTE helps answer questions and report voting issues.
Anyone can use these tools to help friends and neighbors stay #VoteReady. Learn more and access materials at the link below.
| | | 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
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.
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University of Cincinnati to Host 2026 IMPACT National Conference
The University of Cincinnati has been selected to host the 2026 IMPACT National Conference, a premier gathering for students, faculty, and community partners committed to service-learning and civic engagement.
The conference will be held February 19–21, 2026 and will feature workshops, presentations, and networking opportunities focused on community impact and social change.
Registration is now open with early bird pricing available through November 15, and workshop proposals are currently being accepted. Learn more and get involved!
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ITGA City & University Relations Conference
Texas A&M University and the City of College Station will host the 2026 ITGA City & University Relations Conference, May 19–22, 2026, at the Texas A&M Hotel & Conference Center. Centered on the theme Laying Tracks for the Future, the conference will explore strategies to strengthen sustainable and resilient university–community partnerships.
Proposal submissions are invited across six key areas including health and wellness, local government, housing, public safety, community engagement, and economic development. The submission deadline is February 20, 2026.
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News You Can Use
Enrollment at Most Ohio Public Universities is Up; International Enrollment is Down
While many Ohio public universities saw an increase in total enrollment this fall semester, international student enrollment is down, according to university enrollment data.
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Tapping Alumni to Be Career Mentors for Students
Colleges are orchestrating formal connections for students with alumni who can provide support as they approach graduation and prepare to launch their careers.
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Job Opportunities
All Voting is Local - State Director
This individual will be responsible for the development and implementation of a program that effectuates All Voting’s mission in Ohio.
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Share Your News
The Community Campus Coalition (Triple C) Wants to Highlight Your Impact!
We know great work is happening on your campus and in your community—and we want to celebrate it! Triple C is adding a new newsletter section to highlight partner civic engagement initiatives. Share your events, programs, or resources, and we’ll spread the word across our network.
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