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 Propel Ohio
Leading with Dialogue: Building Bridges Across Differences
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Join us at Propel Ohio on October 16!
Community Campus Coalition (Triple C) is excited to share that registration for Propel Ohio 2025 is officially open! This year’s summit will take place on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at Bowling Green State University. Check-in begins at 8:30 am, with programming starting at 9:30 am and concluding at 4 pm.
What’s New
To make the process easier, students will no longer apply individually. Instead, each campus is responsible for selecting and registering its student participants.
Registration Limits
- Triple C members in good standing: up to 5 students + 1 administrator
- Non-members: up to 2 students + 1 administrator
If you’re unsure about your campus’ membership status, or if you’d like to renew your membership, please reach out to Triple C.
How to Register
College presidents received registration details directly from Triple C. To ensure your campus is included, please connect with your president or contact Triple C at admin@communitycampuscoalition.org.
Why Attend
- Students will connect with peers statewide through interactive sessions and inspiring speakers.
- Administrators will network with colleagues and join sessions designed to strengthen campus civic engagement efforts.
Event Details
- Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025
- Time: 8:30 am to 4 pm
- Location: Bowling Green State University
- Cost: Free
We look forward to welcoming students and administrators from across Ohio for this year’s Propel Ohio!
| | | Triple C and Partners Honor 9/11 Through Student Service | | |
Triple C recently awarded 9/11 Day of Remembrance Campus Service Grants to Denison University and The University of Akron.
These $2,500 grants supported student-led service projects honoring the September 11 National Day of Service and were part of a regional IKONC collaboration that engaged more than 6,500 students across 11 states.
The University of Akron welcomed Stephanie Dodd, Executive Director of Triple C, to campus for a day of reflection and service. The visit included conversations on civic engagement and how UA continues to be a driving force for positive change in the Akron community.
With support from 9/11 Day, AmeriCorps, Triple C, and Community-Engaged Alliance, these projects helped students turn remembrance into meaningful action.
Updates on the impact at both campuses will be shared in the coming weeks.
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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.
Learn more here and email us at admin@communitycampuscoalition.org to get started. Together, we’re making sure Ohio students get the support they need to succeed.
| | 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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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. Hurry, the deadline to apply is September 29.
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Civic Engagement Mini-Grants Now Open
Project Pericles is inviting faculty and staff at U.S. higher education institutions to apply for $1,000 Civic Engagement Mini-Grants for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026. These grants support innovative, humanities-informed projects that put civic learning at the center of higher education.
Proposed projects may focus on themes such as AI for human flourishing, dialogue and bridging, constructive free speech, voting rights and participation, or navigating information ecosystems.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with a priority deadline of October 3, 2025.
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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.
| | Civic Engagement & Voter Resources | |
Research Roundup: Revitalizing Civic Life
CivXNow partner, Leadership Ohio, released Join In: Revitalizing Civic Life, a report urging Ohioans to rebuild trust and strengthen democracy through connection, volunteerism, and civic engagement.
Findings highlight service-learning, extracurricular activities, and community use of schools as key strategies to prepare students for active citizenship and civic participation.
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Nonprofit Voter Engagement Guide Available
Nonprofit VOTE has released its new Nonprofit Voter Engagement Guide, a comprehensive resource to help nonprofits strengthen democracy through nonpartisan voter engagement.
The guide offers practical tools, examples, and strategies for educating voters, hosting forums, and boosting turnout. Download today to equip your organization for effective, nonpartisan civic engagement.
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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 Recording: Navigating Changing Voter Registration Laws
Nearly 1,000 people joined Nonprofit VOTE’s recent webinar with Fair Elections Center on changing state laws around voter registration drives.
The training covered key updates, compliance tips, and FAQs for third-party registrants.
Watch the recording and access your state guide online to stay compliant and confidently engage your community.
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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.
| | Organizers are currently seeking workshop proposals from students, faculty, staff, and community partners—especially on disaster food relief, though all hunger-related topics are welcome. | |
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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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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