End of Service Training

Camp Paxson 4200 Boy Scout Rd, Seely Lake, MT

Training will take place June 5, 6, 7 at Camp Paxson in Seely Lake, MT.

Becoming Engaged Citizens

Annual three-day training for MTCC AmeriCorps Leaders and VISTA Members.

Webinar: Designing Asset-Based Educational Experiences

This webinar will introduce Dr. Tara J. Yosso’s Community Cultural Wealth Model as a framework for discovering and embracing every student’s unique assets, knowledge and talents. Click here to register. Speakers: Kristina Barger

FREE

Compact20: The Promise of Full Participation – Democracy, Opportunity, Voice

Hyatt Regency Seattle 808 Howell Street, Seattle, WA

As students and youth claim leadership in defining the future of our democracy, we gather to imagine how higher education can contribute to the achievement of opportunity and voice for all. Compact20 is the largest and most inclusive national conference focused on the role of higher education in building democracy and healthy communities. Sessions explore topics such as civic engagement, community-engaged research, civic- and service-learning, institutional change, college-community partnerships, and more. Compact20 provides professional development and networking opportunities for community engagement professionals, engaged faculty, community partners, student civic leaders, and campus senior leaders.

Speak up: How to work change in your community

Speak up: How to work change in your community This webinar will teach participants how to engage in making change in their city, state, and country by becoming an advocate. The workshop will lead participants through the advocacy process, including: Why we should speak up for the issues that matter How to effectively make your voice heard How to engage your elected officials How to share powerful stories. Gina Plata-Nino

The Power of a Plan: How a Civic Action Plan can Create Significant Impact

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...