Friday, September 24, 2010

Civic Engagement Forums from MN Campus Contact

From Lucy, the Promise Fellow at Minnesota Campus Contact
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A good resource for hearing about School-Community Partnerships and a place to share your own stories!  Happening in 3 locations in Minnesota.
2010 Minnesota Campus Compact Fall Civic Engagement Forums

Campus-Community Partnerships:  Supporting Student Success and Economic Vitality
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Augsburg College, Oren Gateway Center - Room 100, 1-3 p.m.

Thursday, October 21, 2010
Winona State University, Room TBA, 2-4 p.m.

Tuesday, October 26, 2010
University of Minnesota Morris, Student Center - Cougar Room, 10 a.m.-Noon

There is a strong consensus that the nation’s economic future hinges upon higher education’s ability to graduate the innovative thinkers and the diverse, skilled workforce necessary in a rapidly-changing world.

In Minnesota, the
Minnesota Office of Higher Education tracks progress on goals regarding increased college access and success and the development of a globally competitive workforce. Other stakeholders, from the Citizens League to Growth and Justice, to the Itasca Project support increased college attendance.

Nationally, political leaders including
President Barack Obama and the National Governors Association, join private funders such as the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the Lumina Foundation for Education to promote greater skills development and college completion rates.

Please join campus and community leaders for a rich discussion of civic engagement’s positive impact on these critical public priorities.
Hear stories of specific, effective efforts across Minnesota. Share your own perspective.

Registration is free and open to all. Simply RSVP from the links above. If you have a powerful success story to share at a forum please email
John Hamerlinck or call 320-308-4271.

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