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Campus Compact's annual conference, Compact25, will be held in Atlanta, GA from March 31-April 2, 2025, celebrating 40 years of the organization. Campus Compact is a national coalition of colleges and universities committed to the public purposes of higher education (www.compact.org).

Register here by visiting the conference website to view the full agenda and consider signing up for pre-conference institutes. The event offers opportunities for GW faculty to grow professionally, engage students, and deepen institutional engagement work. ...continue reading "Register Now: Compact25 Conference in Atlanta"

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Campus Compact and CoGenerate are launching the Campus CoGenerate Affinity Network with support from MetLife Foundation. Starting in April 2025, this new initiative will bring together higher education leaders and students to foster collaboration and build meaningful connections across generations, with the goal of bridging generational divides and expanding economic opportunity. 

Registration is now open for those interested in participating in this innovative network.  ...continue reading "New Initiative: Campus Compact and CoGenerate Launch Affinity Network"

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Campus Compact and the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) have announced a partnership to create the Higher Education Democracy Exchange (HEDx), a comprehensive virtual platform designed to advance the civic mission of higher education. This initiative, developed in collaboration with More Perfect and the University of Virginia's Karsh Institute of Democracy, will launch in Summer 2026. 

Sign up for updates and involvement opportunities at the HEDx interest form.  ...continue reading "New Publication: Campus Compact and AAC&U Launch Higher Education Democracy Exchange"

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Campus Compact is hosting a virtual panel on Friday, March 14, 2025, from 1-2 PM EST as part of Civic Learning Week. The panel features higher education faculty and staff from various institutions who will share practical insights on reimagining civic education for all students.

Register for this free event open to both Compact members and non-members. The webinar will explore innovative approaches including institution-wide civic learning requirements, flexible engagement pathways, community partnerships in curricula, and measuring impact outcomes. ...continue reading "Virtual Webinar: Creating Civic Cultures on Every Campus"

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Civic Tech DC and the DC Office of the Chief Technology Officer are hosting the DC Open Data Showcase 2025 on Wednesday, March 26th from 6:30-9:00 PM at Morning Consult (1025 F St NW #800). The event celebrates Open Data DC and other public data about the District as part of annual Open Data Week.

GW faculty, staff, and students are invited to attend or submit a proposal to give a 10-minute lightning talk by March 18th. Lightning talk submissions should demonstrate how you've used Open Data DC or other publicly available data about the District to solve city problems, tell compelling stories, or build tools. Registration is free. ...continue reading "Register Now: DC Open Data Showcase on March 26th"

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American University's Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies has launched the 2024 Senate Election Edition of Congress On Demand, a new civic engagement tool that gives voters direct, unfiltered access to floor appearances by candidates in the upcoming Senate elections. 

Access this resource at congressondemand.us  ...continue reading "New Resource: “Congress on Demand” Tool Provides Direct Access to Senate Candidates’ Floor Appearances"

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The International Association for Research on Service-Learning and Community Engagement (IARSLCE) is now accepting proposals on a rolling basis for its 2025 Conference to be held August 13-15 in Durban, South Africa. This year's conference theme, "Celebrating a Quarter Century of Impact: Reflecting on Our Mission and Charting Inclusive Future Directions," marks the organization's 25th anniversary. 

Registration is now open with early bird rates available through April 30, 2025.  ...continue reading "Call for Proposals: 2025 IARSLCE Conference in Durban"

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The Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities (CUMU) is now accepting proposals for their 2025 Conference, "The Power of Place," to be held in Baltimore this October. This conference will explore how urban universities can nurture local assets to promote social mobility, drive regional development, and foster community well-being. 

Submit proposals by March 10, 2025 at cumuonline.org.  ...continue reading "Call for Proposals: CUMU Annual Conference on “The Power of Place”"

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Call for Applications: Memphis '25 Institute on Teaching Social Action 

The National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis will host the Memphis '25 Institute on Teaching Social Action on March 8-9, 2025. This training opportunity for faculty and staff focuses on developing courses that engage students in leading policy change campaigns. 

Apply by February 24, 2025 at teachingsocialaction.org.  ...continue reading "Application Closes Feb 24th for Memphis ’25 Institute"

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The American Association of Colleges & Universities (AAC&U) is hosting a webinar on March 4 at 2 p.m. ET focusing on faculty perspectives on academic freedom and civil discourse in higher education. Representatives from AAC&U, the American Association of University Professors, and United Faculty of Miami Dade College will discuss findings from a recent national survey.

Register here: www.aacu.org. The webinar will provide insights on academic freedom and self-censorship, describe how current challenges impact faculty's willingness to address controversial topics, and identify actionable steps to strengthen academic freedom at your institution. ...continue reading "Virtual Webinar: Exploring Faculty Perspectives on Academic Freedom"

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The journal Experiential Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (ELTHE) has released its latest issue, featuring research on the Society for Experiential Education's 20-month design thinking project on definitions and principles of experiential learning. The journal is free to access, though registration on the website is required.

GW faculty can read the featured article "Defining Experiential Education for Applications in Higher Education: A Call to Action" by Bill Heinrich and Patrick M. Green here: https://www.societyforee.org/see-definitions-principles-project. Background on SEE's design thinking project is also available at the same link. ...continue reading "New Issue Available: Experiential Learning and Teaching in Higher Education"

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The American Association of Colleges & Universities (AAC&U) will host their Conference on Learning and Student Success (CLASS) on April 3-5, 2025, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, with an online option available. AAC&U is a leading national association dedicated to advancing undergraduate liberal education.

Register by February 28 for early bird pricing. The conference brings together higher education leaders committed to advancing innovation in teaching, learning, and student success. Register here: https://www.aacu.org ...continue reading "Register Now: AAC&U Conference on Learning and Student Success"

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Campus Compact is hosting a virtual coalition conversation on Friday, January 31 at 1:00 PM Eastern to discuss the recent memorandum temporarily pausing federal grants for review. This meeting will bring together stakeholders from across higher education community engagement to share information and support one another during this uncertain time. 

Join the conversation on Friday to discuss impacts and strategies moving forward.  ...continue reading "Virtual Event: Coalition Conversation on Federal Grant Pause"

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New Publication: Teagle Foundation Annual Report on Liberal Arts Education 

The Teagle Foundation has released its 2024 Annual Report titled "The Heart of a Liberal Arts Education," highlighting its work supporting liberal arts education and humanities initiatives across the country. The report emphasizes the importance of education that fosters listening to diverse viewpoints on challenging questions.  ...continue reading "2024 Teagle Highlights New Resources and Our Annual Report"

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Call for Proposals: Scholarship & Social Justice Undergraduate Research Conference 

Harvard University's Center for Public Service and Engaged Scholarship is now accepting proposals for the 2025 Scholarship & Social Justice Undergraduate Research Conference, taking place in March 2025. Faculty are encouraged to share this opportunity with undergraduate student researchers.

Submit proposals by February 2025 ...continue reading "2025 Scholarship Social Justice Undergraduate Research Conference"

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