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. | | Join Our Student Basic Needs Network Meeting | | |
Tuesday, October 20 | 2 PM | Virtual
Join Triple C and Swipe Out Hunger for the first Student Basic Needs Network (SBNN) meeting of the academic year!
Formerly the Hunger Free Campus Coalition, SBNN expands collaboration to address college students’ basic needs across Ohio.
Connect virtually with campus and community partners, exchange resources and perspectives, and help shape the Network’s priorities for supporting students’ needs—from food and housing to transportation, health, and financial wellness.
| | Election Protection Funding Reminder | | |
Triple C has received funding from Ohio Voice to support the Ohio Voter Rights Coalition’s Election Protection efforts this year—and that means more opportunities for our member campuses to participate.
Triple C is able to provide stipends to students who serve as Election Protection monitors on Election Day to support fellow students navigate the voting process and answer questions outside the on-campus or near-campus polling location.
It’s not too late to get involved! Contact admin@communitycampuscoalition.org to learn more about participating in this opportunity.
Together, campuses can help ensure students and communities have the information and resources they need to participate in the electoral process.
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Thank You for Making Propel Ohio a Success! | |
Triple C brought student leaders and campus administrators together at Bowling Green State University on October 2 for Propel Ohio: America at 250 — Preparing the Next Generation of Civic Leaders.
The statewide summit offered opportunities to build connections, explore civic engagement, exchange ideas, and reflect on how the next generation can help shape Ohio’s future.
Thank you to our campus partners, presenters, and participants for making the day a success!
| | | | Remembrance Into Action: 9/11 Day of Service | | | |
Three Ohio campus partners—Marietta College, the University of Akron, and Denison University—honored the 25th anniversary of 9/11 through service projects supporting veterans, student basic needs, food security, and local communities.
Together in September, they contributed 841 volunteers and 683 hours of service, demonstrating the power of campus-community partnerships to turn remembrance into meaningful action. Read the blog to explore each campus’s impact.
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The Big Table: Building Connections | |
Triple C was honored to participate in The Big Table to connect higher education professionals, students, and community partners in sharing resources and exploring ways to better support Ohio college students’ basic needs.
Thank you to the Ohio Association of Community Colleges (OACC) for hosting us and to everyone who contributed to this meaningful conversation!
Explore The Big Table Snapshot: Celebrate 10 years of The Big Table® as they gathered stories, reflections, and insights from this year’s hosts and participants to create a snapshot of how these conversations are helping move our community forward.
| | | | Call for Proposals: 2027 OPCSN Conference | | |
Triple C, a member of the planning committee, invites Ohio colleges and universities to submit proposals for the 2027 Ohio Peace and Conflict Studies Network (OPCSN) Conference, themed Strengthening Democracy through Civic Engagement and Peacebuilding.
Save the date! The conference will take place Friday, February 19, 2027, at Ashland University and will bring together campus and community partners to share ideas and practices. Conference registration is expected to open the last week of October.
Organizers are especially seeking skills-based workshops and presentations focused on civic engagement, including panel discussions and interactive workshops of 1.5 or 3 hours. Call for proposals deadline is Monday, November 2, 2026.
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— Partner Opportunities & Updates —
| | Wittenberg’s Hagen Center Organizes Donation Drive to Support Haitian Neighbors | | |
As Haitian residents in Springfield face uncertainty and financial hardship following changes to Temporary Protected Status, Wittenberg University’s Hagen Center is organizing a donation drive to provide immediate support to individuals and families.
Community members can help by purchasing an Amazon gift card to support the purchase of essential items, including diapers, wipes and personal care products.
To contribute, scan the QR code on the image or click here and include “Wittenberg” in the memo line.
Every contribution helps support Springfield’s Haitian community during this challenging time.
| | Ohio AmeriCorps Competitive Operational Grants | | | |
Application deadline: October 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM
ServeOhio has announced the availability of FY27 Ohio AmeriCorps Competitive Operational Grants, an opportunity for organizations interested in applying for AmeriCorps funding to support service programs across Ohio.
The application timeline includes technical assistance webinars and other important dates to help prospective applicants prepare.
| | | Catalyst: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Service Learning & Community Engagement | | National Student Vote Summit Registration Open | | | | | |
Registration is open for the National Student Vote Summit, November 18–20 at Mesa Community College.
Campus staff, faculty, students, nonprofit partners, and election officials are invited to connect with peers, share strategies, and reflect on the 2026 midterms while planning for future elections.
Registration closes Wednesday, October 28, and space is limited.
| | | — Civic Engagement Opportunities — | | Free Voter Guides for Ohio Campuses | |
Ohio campuses can request free printed, nonpartisan voter guides from guides.vote to support civic education and help students make informed voting decisions.
Ohio campuses can request guides for the Ohio House District 9, Governor, and U.S. Senate races to share through tabling, campus events, bulletin boards, and more.
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Webinar: It’s Time to Get #VoteReady | |
Tuesday, October 20 | 2 p.m. EDT
As Election Day approaches, Nonprofit VOTE will host the second webinar in its It’s Time to Get #VoteReady series, focused on nonpartisan strategies.
Participants will learn practical ways to encourage voter participation through timely reminders, community outreach, volunteer engagement, early voting promotion, and strategies to overcome common voting barriers.
| | | | Vote Early Day: October 24 | |
Vote Early Day is Saturday, October 24, 2026. This nonpartisan national initiative helps voters learn about their options for casting a ballot before Election Day, including early in-person and mail voting.
For campuses, it’s an opportunity to share information about early voting and encourage students and campus communities to make a plan to vote. Learn more and find voter resources at Vote Early Day.
| | State Policy Scan Highlights Civic Education Trends | |
CivxNow’s 2026 State Policy Scan highlights progress and emerging trends in K–12 civic education across the country.
This year’s findings point to growing recognition of excellence in civics, increased attention to artificial intelligence and media literacy, and continued focus on student assessment and teacher professional development.
The annual scan tracks state-level policies and provides a resource for understanding how states support civic learning.
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