On MLK Day, remember (and read more at the links): MLK worked for transformation, not for service. “On MLK Day, Americans will be encouraged to volunteer in memory of Martin Luther King, Jr. Inevitably, one sentence from King’s final sermon, “The Drum Major Instinct,” will be shared: “Everybody can be great because everybody can serve.” Many volunteers will complete the day believing the quote refers to annual volunteering. But the sermon was about a much larger challenge: finding one’s role within organizations and movements dedicated to the long struggle for justice.” – More. MLK’s travels helped him understand and form alliances to resist global oppression. “EVERY JANUARY IN THE UNITED STATES, we celebrate the life of the civil rights leader and minister, Martin Luther King, Jr. These celebrations frequently focus on King’s dream of ending discrimination in America. But they rarely mention that MLK was also an avid traveler, and had a vision for justice that extended well beyond the United States. Through…

Global citizenship sometimes comes off as a heady, unrealistic aspiration. But there are global citizenship efforts underway all around the world, coming from diverse communities and traditions. And updating our civic lenses to actually embrace our human and ecological interdependencies will only help us address our shared challenges close to home and farther afield. So what is global citizenship, and how does it apply to alternative spring breaks and domestic community engagement?  Global citizenship is a commitment to fundamental human dignity, couched in a critically reflective understanding of historic and contemporary systems of oppression, along with acknowledgment of positionality within those systems; it connects with values, reflection, and action. A critical global citizenship calls us all to humble, careful, and continuous effort to build a world that better acknowledges every individual’s basic human dignity (Source: Community-based Global Learning: The Theory and Practice of Ethical Engagement at Home and Abroad) OK, interesting. But how can I break that down during an…

Winter Greetings & Happy New Year from Campus Compact! Our success this year is due to you—Campus Compact member presidents and chancellors, faculty, staff, students, and supporters. Together as a coalition, we’ve achieved so much. Scroll down to see some of the highlights from 2019! As we look ahead to 2020, we remain motivated and inspired by your commitment. Thank you for your work and your continued investment in Campus Compact. 2019 in Review THE ENGAGED SCHOLARS INITIATIVE kicked off across the country, developing, supporting, and connecting leaders who will advance co-created knowledge, critically engaged pedagogies, institutional change, and collaborative action to address societal issues. Learn more about the ESI in the Eastern Region, Midwest, and Western Region. COMMUNITY COLLEGES FOR DEMOCRACY was established as a network within Campus Compact dedicated to preparing community college students to be informed, active, and mobilized leaders in our democracy. Learn more > TWO NEW BOOKS were published, bringing new resources to the field: The Community Engagement...