Why should your institution create a Civic Action Plan? How do you move your plan from words to action? Creating a Civic Action Plan has been transformational for SUNY Buffalo State College and the University of Northern Iowa (UNI). The plan itself and the process of developing the plan has led to deep and broad conversations and impacts about important issues of reciprocity in community engagement, faculty and staff recognition for this work, and institutional structure and effectiveness. This webinar will provide inspiration and honest feedback from colleagues at Buffalo State and UNI about the initial reasons for creating a civic action plan, the process of creating the plan, the challenges encountered, and the unforeseen tremendous impact the plan has already had at both institutions. We will answer your questions about the process, and encourage you to set up a framework for success through a civic action planning process. Staff from Campus Compact of New York and Pennsylvania will provide...

This webinar introduces dispositions as a framework for students’ community-engaged learning. Dispositions are filters made up of values, beliefs, cultural backgrounds, and prior experiences that shape how we take in information and make sense of it. Too often, student orientation to community-engaged learning is a checklist of signing waiver forms, logging volunteer hours, and meeting minimum requirements. While logistics matter, the heart of preparation for engaging with community is bringing and developing a set of dispositions that foster positive cognitive and affective growth. While many dispositions can contribute to such growth, focusing on a small set of strategic dispositions provides a robust frame for making sense of community-engaged learning experiences. The webinar is structured around six dispositions: open-mindedness, humility, appreciation of community cultural wealth, intellectual curiosity, empathy, and commitment. These dispositions are particularly vital for community engaged learning designed to promote critical thinking and social justice. David Donahue Star Plaxton-Moore

Montana college students are invited to share their election 2020 experiences by engaging in constructive dialogue that fosters democratic engagement across the state. This non-partisan event is sponsored by Montana Campus Compact, MONTPIRG and Forward Montana. Click here to JOIN THE DISCUSSION! Meeting ID: 938 4913 1708 Passcode: 454223 To get a calendar reminder, RSVP to Vanek@mtcompact.org

Join us online to learn all about hosting an AmeriCorps member. For the link to attend please email an RSVP to Josh Vanek with your name and your organization.

On Wednesday, April 7th from 11:00AM-12:00 PM Campus Compact will host an open house with our national office, Natalie Furlett, director of partnerships and member engagement with Campus Compact, will join staff, faculty and administrators from Montana's higher education institutions to share the most up-to-date set of resources, programs and service available to Montana institutions through their Campus Compact membership. Campus Compact offers numerous communities of practice, a professional credentialing program, a database of syllabi, faculty resources, awards, and numerous other resources. Natalie will discuss these and answer questions. This event is open to all campus administrators, faculty and staff interested in learning more about what their institution's Campus Compact affiliation comes with. Campus Compact Open House: Montana Time: Apr 7, 2021 11:00 AM Mountain Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://umontana.zoom.us/j/94097843398?pwd=cVRkemlqZWUzZXVKR0drZ2RGRzRWZz09 Meeting ID: 940 9784 3398 Passcode: 318834 One tap mobile +16699006833,,94097843398# US 

Join us to learn about how colleges and universities and their nonprofit, K-12, and government partners can host AmeriCorps projects for 2022-2023. Register for the open house in advance: https://umontana.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYtcO-spjMsHd2fkswLUiOhjXfdYBsB2VZw