Compact Nation Podcast

This week, we talk “community engagement professionals,” including the evolution of job titles, the vast responsibilities of the role, and how it can sometimes be a little tricky to define the work. We also clue you in to our newest publication, “The Community Engagement Professional’s Guidebook,” by Lina Dostilio and Marshall Welch and give an update on our community engagement professional credentialing program. Plus, meet the student composer who’s behind our new theme music. Related resources: “The Community Engagement Professional's Guidebook: A Companion to The Community Engagement Professional in Higher Education” https://campuscompact.presswarehouse.com/browse/book/9781945459184/The-Community-Engagement-Professional-s-Guidebook Campus Compact’s Community Engagement Professional Credential Credential.compact.org And from pop culture corner: “Last Seen” podcast https://www.npr.org/podcasts/648710646/last-seen “Lean on Me” by Jose James https://store.bluenote.com/products/jose-james-lean-on-me “Scott J

Practicing Intellectual Humility with OpenMind: On this episode of #CompactNationPod, Andrew talks to Raffi Grinberg, Innovation Director and co-founder of OpenMind, a free online educational platform designed to depolarize campuses, companies, organizations, and communities by equipping people with essential cognitive skills to engage constructively across difference. Listen in for a discussion about the importance of practicing intellectual humility in our own lives. Plus, get some tips about how to incorporate the OpenMind platform into your campus or community work. Listen now and join the conversation online using #CompactNationPod. Related Resources: OpenMind: openmindplatform.org or contact Raffi at raffi@openmindplatform.org Music credits: Hip Hop Christmas by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: www.twinmusicom.org/

A New Angle is a podcast celebrating cool people doing awesome things in and around the great state of Montana. It is hosted by University of Montana Marketing Professor Justin Angle. On this episode: Service learning and civic engagement are focal components of a University of Montana education. The Montana chapter of Campus Compact recently celebrated its 25th Anniversary and Andrew Seligsohn, President of Campus Compact, visited Montana and our University System Board of Regents meeting to celebrate this milestone. In this episode Justin Angle speaks with Andrew and Andrea Vernon, Executive Director of the Montana Compact, about service learning in the Montana University System, changes and challenges in higher education, and the role of higher education in promoting civil discourse. Learn more at anewanglepodcast.com

For our first episode of 2019, we focus on Civic Action Plans. In two interviews, we highlight the work of two institutions — Loras College and James Madison University —  who approached the concept of Civic Action Planning in very different ways that both made big impacts on their campuses and communities. Plus, Emily reveals an Iowa food phenomenon: the "walking taco." Listen now and join the conversation online using  #CompactNationPod. Related resources: Campus Compact 30th Anniversary Action Statement & Civic Action Planning Resources: compact.org/actionstatement James Madison University Civic Action Plan: compact.org/resource-posts/james-madison-university-civic-action-plan Loras College Civic Action Plan: compact.org/resource-posts/loras-college-civic-action-plan Music credits: Hip Hop Christmas by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: www.twinmusicom.org/

This episode comes to you from the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the US Senate where Andrew spoke to Veronica Fernandez-Diaz and Alicia Jiggetts, two Campus Compact Newman Civic Fellows who were visiting Boston as part of the annual convening of Newman Civic Fellows. Listen in to hear more about their work making change on their campuses and in their communities. Music credits: Hip Hop Christmas by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: www.twinmusicom.org/

Midterm Madness: We share our reflections on the midterm elections, plus some thoughts about the work ahead as we strive for even greater civic participation among college students. Learn about some of the most recent voter turnout data from CIRCLE at Tufts University, and hear three short interviews that dive into deeper detail about some of the work that went on to drive student voter turnout in the midterm elections. Interviewees include: Samantha Bayne, election engagement organizer at Iowa Campus Compact, Verdis Robinson, Campus Compact’s director of community college engagement, and Clarissa Unger, director of civic engagement at Young Invincibles. Weigh in online using #CompactNationPod. Related resources: Campus Compact Newman Civic Fellowship: compact.org/newman The Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE) youth voting data: civicyouth.org/quick-facts/youth-voting/ Campus Compact’s Engage the Election Project: compact.org/education-for-democracy/engage-the-election

On this episode of Compact Nation Podcast, Marisol talks with Persephone Lewis, professor of practice in ethnic studies and tribal liaison at University of San Diego. Persephone takes time to explain the role of tribal liaison and why similar positions are becoming more prevalent on campuses across the country. She also describes some ways that colleges and universities can engage native communities by focusing on relationship building and setting foundations by honoring the history and contemporary context of indigenous people. Plus, some reflections on the recent midterm elections. Music credits: Hip Hop Christmas by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: www.twinmusicom.org/

This time on #CompactNationPod, we address faculty development! First, we dive into the evolving meaning of the word "faculty." We also discuss a new publication, "Reconceptualizing Faculty Development in Service-Learning/Community Engagement." Our bright spot of the episode is brought to us by Clayton Hurd, Campus Compact's director of professional learning, who dives deep into the forthcoming Community Engagement Professional Credential. Plus, Emily's sleuthing reveals Andrew's alter ego, Mr. Pig. Related resources: "Reconceptualizing Faculty Development in Service-Learning/Community Engagement: Exploring Intersections, Frameworks, and Models of Practice": https://sty.presswarehouse.com/books/BookDetail.aspx?productID=491358 Campus Compact's Community Engagement Professional Credential: credential.compact.org Campus Compact 2020 National Conference: conference.compact.org Continuums of Service Conference: continuumsofservice.org Eastern Region Campus Compact Conference: ercc.compact.org Midwest Campus Com

Tune in to this episode of #CompactNationPod for an engaging conversation as part of Hispanic Heritage month. Join co-host Marisol Morales as she interviews Mari Castañeda and Joseph Krupczynski of University of Massachusetts Amherst about their new book, "Civic Engagement in Diverse Latinx Communities." This book is the first civic engagement publication of its kind, giving examples of asset-focused partnerships between Latinx communities and higher education institutions from contributors who all identify as Latinx. Hear from Mari and Joseph about building community, love as a critical practice, and how their paths brought them to this work. Related resources: "Civic Engagement in Diverse Latinx Communities": https://www.peterlang.com/view/title/65474 Music credits: Hip Hop Christmas by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: www.twinmusicom.org/

Who gets to go to college? This episode of Compact Nation Podcast: segments! Join us for a great conversation about what we mean when we use the term “non-traditional college students.” We also decode reports on “free college,” finding that some programs are not as free as they seem. Our bright spot this episode is brought to us by Stephanie Schooley, Executive Director of Campus Compact of the Mountain West as she discusses their SECond Mission program to help member institutions create a Veteran-supportive campus culture. Finally, pop culture corner is back! We discuss the serious topic of the #MeToo movement, share a great podcast recommendation (for when you’re all caught up with #CompactNationPod), and get into the October spirit with the newest season of American Horror Story. Related resources: SECond Mission: http://www.ccmountainwest.org/second-mission Code Switch Podcast episode “School Daze”: https://www.npr.org/templates/transcript/transcript.php?storyId=646870057 The Institute of Higher Educatio

Think you can spot fake news? Hear from Mike Caulfield about his techniques for teaching students to ditch their biases and determine whether a news story is valid. Mike discusses our tendency to believe news stories that support our views and dismiss stories that are contrary to them. Learn some easy methods to reduce cognitive overload and quickly assess whether you can trust the news stories you find online. Plus, listen in for the debut of newest co-host, Marisol Morales. Related resources: Mike Caulfield’s blog post, “Stop Reacting and Start Doing the Process”: https://hapgood.us/2018/09/07/stop-reacting-and-start-doing-the-process/ Four Moves fact-checking techniques: https://fourmoves.blog/ Stanford History Education Group: https://sheg.stanford.edu/ Online verification skills video series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsSbsdukQ8VYy88IiSJhz4NyBxxtLzsNr Mike Caulfield’s book: https://webliteracy.pressbooks.com/ CIVIL journalism ecosystem: https://civil.co/ Music credits: Hip Hop Christmas

Welcome back to a new and improved season of #CompactNationPod! This episode we introduce a new format for the show, diving into all things political in a series of short segments. Join as we discuss what we mean when we use the word “politics,” and decode some important new research on student voting. Plus, we say “see ya later” to J.R., who is leaving his post as co-host of the pod, and hear about what he’s got on his plate for the year. Listen now and weigh in online using #CompactNationPod. Election Imperatives: https://idhe.tufts.edu/sites/default/files/ElectionImperatives.pdf Music credits: Hip Hop Christmas by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: www.twinmusicom.org/

LIVE from the 5th Global Service-Learning Summit at the University of Notre Dame: In the second part of the episode, listen in to the the rest of the discussion between co-host J.R. Jamison, guest host Eric Hartman, and panelists Janice McMillan, Marisol Morales, Richard Slimbach, and Nicole Webster. Stay with us until the end where you’ll get the chance to hear Eric’s reflections on what kind of root vegetable he would be if he had to give up his important work in global service-learning and live the rest of his life firmly planted in one place. Listen now and weigh in online using #CompactNationPod.

LIVE from the 5th Global Service-Learning Summit at the University of Notre Dame: In our final episode of the second season, co-host J.R. Jamison sat down guest host Eric Hartman, Executive Director of the Center for Peace and Global Citizenship at Haverford College and the Co-Founder of globalsl.org, to discuss critiques of global service-learning and best approaches for future practice. Eric then facilitates a discussion on the topic with panelists Janice McMillan, Associate Professor, Director UCT Global Citizenship Programme—University of Cape Town (South Africa); Marisol Morales, Vice President for Network Leadership—Campus Compact (United States); Richard Slimbach, Professor of Global Studies—Azusa Pacific University (California); and Nicole Webster, Associate Professor of Youth and International Development, Co-Director of 2iE-Penn State Centre for Collaborative Engagement Burkina Faso—Pennsylvania State University. Listen now and weigh in online using #CompactNationPod.

Becoming an Anchor Institution: In our nineteenth episode of the second season, Co-Host J.R. Jamison sat down with Valerie Holton and Emily Sladek, of CUMU and The Democracy Collaborative respectively, to discuss the Anchor 101 Framework, what it means to be an anchor institution, and whether or not the Higher Education Mission Initiative and the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement are mutually exclusive. They also make a stop off in Pop Culture Corner to talk Notorious RBG, the history behind Pride Month, and how to continue to support Puerto Rico in the continuing aftermath of Hurricane Maria. Listen now and weigh in online using #CompactNationPod. Don't forget! We're still looking for feedback to help make season 3 of Compact Nation Podcast the best yet. Let us know what you think at compact.org/podsurvey. Music credits: Santo Rico by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: www.twinmusicom.org/ Italian Afternoon by

Community Engagement in Place: Join us for a discussion of place-based community engagement initiative with Kent Koth. Kent is the founding director of the Seattle University Center for Community Engagement, where, since 2009, he has also directed the Seattle University Youth Initiative. This is a long-term commitment by Seattle University faculty, staff and students from all disciplines to join with parents, the Seattle School District, the City of Seattle, foundations, and more than 30 community organizations to provide a pathway of support for children of several local neighborhoods to succeed in school and in life. Kent and a colleague, Erica Yamamura, have recently written a book Place-Based Community Engagement in Higher Education: A Strategy to Transform Universities and Communities that is due to be published by Stylus any day now. Kent was recently in Iowa (where he is originally from) to keynote the awards and and summit and sat down with co-host Emily Shields. You can also weigh in on whether sem

Addressing Health Through Grant-Making and Program Development: In our seventeenth episode of the second season, Co-Host J.R. Jamison sat down with Bob Atkins, Director of the New Jersey Health Initiatives of The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. They chat about Bob’s journey from registered nurse to co-founder of a youth-development nonprofit to faculty member at Rutgers-Camden, and how these experiences have influenced Bob’s work as a grant-maker throughout the state of New Jersey. They also make a stop off in Pop Culture Corner to talk books, podcasts, and the importance of seeing yourself reflected in the world. Listen now and weigh in online using #CompactNationPod. Lend a hand! We're collecting feedback from our listeners to continue to improve our podcast. Let us know what you think at compact.org/podsurvey. Music Credits: Santo Rico by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: www.twinmusicom.org/ Old Bossa by Twin Musicom is l

Radical Hospitality: On this episode of #CompactNationPod, Emily Shields and Sinda Nichols, Associate Director of Minnesota Campus Compact, are joined by Katie Clark, Director of Augsburg Central Health Commons at Augsburg University, for an engaging conversation about providing community-ownership over healthcare and what it means to view healthcare from a lens of social justice and radical hospitality. Plus, take a look back at Campus Compact’s National Conference (great hallway conversations!) and join our hosts as they share reflections on the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. Listen now and join the conversation using #CompactNationPod! Music credits: Santo Rico by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/

#CompactNation LIVE: Tune in to this special episode of #CompactNationPod, recorded live from Campus Compact's 2018 National Conference in Indianapolis. Listen in as our hosts are joined by Brian Gogan, assistant professor in rhetoric and writing studies in the Department of English at Western Michigan University, Azuri Gonzalez, Director of the Center for Civic Engagement at the University of Texas at El Paso, and Mark Wilson, Director of Civic Learning Initiatives and the Caroline Marshall Draughon Center for the Arts & Humanities in the College of Liberal Arts at Auburn University, to talk about dialogue, Civic Action Planning, and highlights from the national conference. Listen now and weigh in on the conversation online with #CompactNationPod.

Are you smarter than a sixth grader? For a change of pace, this episode we interviewed Chicago sixth-grader Theo Schuler. Theo was looking for people who host podcasts to interview for his school's "Genius Hour" project. Co-host Emily Shields shared her insights and asked him a few questions in return. We delved into Theo's views on education, his plans for college and beyond, and what sixth graders are talking about in the lunch room. The hosts also shared what they were like in sixth grade and, well, it got weird. Listen now and weigh in online using #CompactNationPod. Music credits: Santo Rico by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/