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Carthage is a member of Campus Compact, a national coalition of 1,000+ colleges and universities committed to the public purposes of higher education. Campus Compact builds democracy through civic education and community development.

Free for students, faculty, and staff, COMPACT20 Virtual Gathering is Campus Compact’s national conference and is being offered virtually today, Wednesday, May 13.

Relevant session topics include:

  • “Higher Education’s Role in Building Sustainable Civic Learning Ecosystem”
  • “An Equity Lens on Voting: Espousing an Intersectional Perspective for Voter Parity”
  • “Paving a Path to the Polls: Overcoming Process Barriers through Student Voter Education”
  • “Learning from Seattle (and other cities): Place-Based Community Engagement for Justice and Equity”
  • “Living Out our Value of Equity (LOVE): Fakequity, Social Transformation, and Higher Education”
  • “The Road to Greater Justice & Equity: Lessons Learned Aligning Civic Engagement with Community College Priorities”

Join the COMPACT20 Virtual Gathering

Did you know? You can include your attendance at professional conferences such as the COMPACT20 on your résumé, even if you attended virtually?

Looking for additional ways to connect with The Aspire Center?

The Aspire Center continues to offer services during this time of remote learning. Students are encouraged to schedule appointments on Handshake and find a time to virtually meet with your Career Specialist. Not sure who your Career Specialist is? That information is now easily accessible on the portal.

Additionally, The Aspire Network is an easy-to-use online network for Carthage alumni, students, faculty, and staff. Connect with other Carthaginians for networking, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.

SPONSORING DEPARTMENT, OFFICE, OR ORGANIZATION:

The Aspire Center

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:

Becky Windberg rwindberg@carthage.edu