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Up in Sheffield earlier this week for #Civicon2024, the annual conference of the Civic University Network and National Civic Impact Accelerator. An inspiring couple of days and great to have an opportunity to talk about some of our work at Goldsmiths. I've come back with much to think about and act on. A couple of key take-homes and standouts for me: * Students * are becoming much more central to how we think about the civic role of universities. Community engaged learning, links between curriculum and local partners, developing 'regenerative' models of teaching and learning, activating the city as a lab… these were real cross-cutting conference themes and reflected in the launch of the new report on 'Enhancing the Student Civic Experience' launched at the conf. We have been doing a lot of work in this area recently at Goldsmiths, too, so these conversations were very timely. * Mutual benefit* – is always the key to this work and best when looked at honestly. For me, this came out most clearly in the most 'Sheffield' focused panel, pictured below. This conversation brought together HE leaders from both Sheffield unis, the Council and also (crucially) reps from business and manufacturing, in the well-chosen venue of Sheffield's Cutler's Hall: a hub for the city’s industrial heritage and ongoing manufacturing industries. A clear message from this session was that everyone benefits from working together to make the city a better place. It’s not about noblesse oblige on the part of universities. Students will want to come to vibrant, attractive, exciting cities and that is what we in HE want to happen. Improving cities is in everyone’s interests. * Inequalities in our sector * – a bit of an elephant in the room at the conference, but the civic university movement looks and feels very different for universities in different states of financial buoyancy or distress. At future gatherings of this type I’d like to see more exploration of ‘civic engagement when times are tough’ or even ‘anchor institutions when the anchor comes loose’. With the current financial woes for universities increasingly nudging their way up the news agenda and possibly the policy agenda too, a more open debate about the impacts of this on the civic university movement would be really valuable. Sorry for the long post, but a great conference and lots to think about. I'm looking forward to the next one! #civicuniversities #universities #highereducation #civicon2024

Just spent a few days with school leaders in Boston. No matter the conversation, the topic kept coming back to two things: leadership and culture. Schools and school leaders face unprecedented challenges, many of which are extremely complex. Graduate programs don’t do a great job preparing educators to become administrators. That skill is often learned on the job. Unfortunately, there’s a lot of old and outdated thinking out there. If we’re going to lead for the future, we need to start asking a different set of questions. My friend Joshua Starr at The Center for Model Schools calls this #AdaptiveLeadership. He lays out a 5-part framework for it in this article that I think is fantastic! If you have two minutes, give it a quick read. So thrilled to partner with people who want to think (and do) different for our schools and kids! See the link in his post! 👏👏👏

Hosting an event for New York University students at a bar in Manhattan! Matthew Surface, Login Wilson and I are launching a community called NYC Student Builders Collective, and you're invited to our kickoff event. About us: The Problem: NYU has some of the best schools in the country—Stern, Tisch, Courant, Tandon, and more. But many entrepreneurial collaborations between the schools are often missed. Our Mission: - This community is all about connecting students from different schools and helping them form real, meaningful relationships. More importantly, it’s to fill the gaps between technical, creative, and business expertise to give world-changing ideas a fighting chance. - We’re here to inspire a builder’s mindset and promote a strong entrepreneurial spirit. We want students to feel that itch to create, innovate, and take risks. - We want to create a space where you can share your ideas, get inspired, and inspire others. Whether you're looking to start something of your own, collaborate with others or just make new friends, you're invited to the event and the community. We will be starting an online community after this event which you can be a part of. Mark your calendar: October 14th, 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. EST Register now: https://lu.ma/io5kkzis PS: After attending so many events in the past 6 months, it feels awesome to be hosting one myself, haha!

Having been hearing the students practising their presentations for this session, I know it’s going to be a treat! Come hear directly from the students from Werribee Secondary and Kingsville Primary on their student action projects. They will share how they improved Environmental issues in their school and community environments, working in community partnerships and using content creation to inspire change! #StudentVoice #StudentAgency #GlobalCitizens #GlobalCompetence #SDGs #IDGs

💫 I LOVE this group! It is bucking the odds and getting STRONGER and more engaged as it grows - now 15 months - and going strong, with nearly 200 members. Thanks to our friends at Members 1st Federal Credit Union for hosting this month’s meeting at their beautiful HQ in Enola! ➡ The Cradle to Career Alliance is about collaboration & collective impact for Career Awareness & Preparation (CAP). It is comprised of multiple “sector” stakeholder groups including, but not limited to: business & industry, schools (preK-12), government, continuing education & training, & community. You’d recognize many names of the engaged organizations & individuals attending & organizing - a small sampling includes: the Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC, the Capital Area Intermediate Unit, the York County Alliance for Learning, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, PPL Corporation, Central Penn College, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, Dauphin County Tech School, HACC, Central Pennsylvania's Community College , Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region - Pennsylvania, Lower Dauphin School District, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, SHIPPENSBURG AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT, Pyramid Construction Services, LLC, Susquehanna Township School District, Pennoni, UPMC, PHEAA, PNC, Commonwealth Charter Academy Cyber Charter School, Girls on the Run Mid State PA, The Manufacturers' Association and MANY more! This meeting was about defining and assembling work committees to reach our collective regional goals, and it was inspiring to watch the newly formed groups gather, collaborate and ideate. The work of CAP is inconsistently funded & primarily voluntary, with shifting goals & outcomes (resulting in a barrel of great efforts & varying results). Its need has never been greater with a diminishing, hungry, and vague future workforce, and the uncertainties of our future fueling the growing mental health crisis. PCD has nearly 30 years of experience of solely doing work in this unique space - and we’ve seen a lot. So we’re working, with this MIGHTY and collective Alliance, and a virtually $zero budget to make change and create CAP opportunity - together. ⏩ And we’re doing it. Watch soon for more info about committees / efforts and join us to be a part of the movement! https://lnkd.in/eCz7wWiP #CareerAwareness #WorkforceDevelopment #Future Partnership Marissa Doran Anne Erica Shayla Steve Victoria Cassandra #CollectiveImpact #Careers #Jobs Partnership for Career Development

Next adventure starts tomorrow!!! I am taking 20 Tennessee Tech College of Business students to Italy for 12 nights! It’s my favorite part of my job watching students expand their horizons and experience another culture! #italy #studyabroad #tntech #tntechbusiness #tntech_globalexperiences

At the heart of the 2024-2025 Toronto Lands Corporation Annual Plan is a simple but powerful mission: to create spaces that empower students, support staff, and uplift entire communities. 💙 Our why is deeply rooted in the belief that where we learn, grow, and connect shapes who we become. By unlocking the potential of Toronto District School Board properties, we’re not just managing real estate—we’re investing in futures. Imagine schools that inspire creativity and innovation, public spaces that bring neighbors together, and communities that thrive because we’ve reimagined how we use our shared assets. That’s the vision driving us forward. We’re here for the students who deserve modern, forward-thinking schools. For the staff who dedicate their lives to shaping young minds. And for the communities that deserve spaces where people can truly live, learn, work, and play. 🌱 In the 2024-25 fiscal year, TLC is aligning every effort with TDSB’s mission to build a better future—one property, one student, and one community at a time. This is why we do what we do. Because the spaces we create today can spark the opportunities of tomorrow. Want to learn more? Check out the full report and visit us at www.torontolandscorp.com or https://lnkd.in/gj2Qt2Jj #BuildingFutures #CommunityImpact #StudentSuccess #Toronto #Innovation #PublicAssets #TDSB John Filion Payman Berjis Igor Dragovic Leola Pon Stacey Zucker Shelley Laskin Zakir Patel Liban Hassan Dennis hastingS Neethan Shan Colleen Russell-Rawlins Jill Dunlop CreateTO

As part of our review into Civic Futures, we've been reflecting on the design and delivery of the programme. The delivery of Civic Futures has been guided by a set of design principles, and while these have evolved each year, some consistent themes included equity, fellowship, emergence and being generative. Working with these design principles we’ve deployed a range of learning methods to build a learning community, such as group workshops, 1-2-1 coaching and funded learning experiments. These methods are stitched together into a 5 step programme journey which has remained relatively consistent throughout the programme, as we move from connection to provocation to inquiry to exploration to reflection. While there has been continuity, there has also been evolution to meet the challenges and learnings we have encountered. The 3 areas of evolution we've highlighted are thematic focus, make-up of the cohort and contact time and format. You can read more from this reflection on our Medium blog - https://lnkd.in/eZcbtiz6 - or read the full report on our website: https://lnkd.in/exTb2eRE

#TestimonialTuesday ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Read the Southern Regional College #CaseStudy where they share their success story of implementing our Diplomat™ Pro #SmartLocker - https://lnkd.in/dh4kutzw #EdTech #DeviceManagement #DigitalLearning #TechTuesday #TechInnovation

🌟 Join William King MBA, MAT at the CEC Conference for an Inspiring Session! 🌟 We are excited to announce that William King, a business and marketing professor at Moberly Area Community College, will be delivering a powerful presentation at the CEC Conference. If you're passionate about empowering youth and fostering entrepreneurial dreams, this session is a must-attend! 🎤 William King's Approach to Business and Education: William is dedicated to helping young people achieve their entrepreneurial goals. His session, "Thriving in the People Business," will focus on the importance of networking and innovation in overcoming barriers. "In a rural community, business is about people. You don't get as many get-out-of-jail-free cards," William says. "We want to bring people together because that's when good things happen. Just let people do what they're good at, and amazing things will happen." In his session, William will share: - The Power of Networking: Learn how building connections can help overcome barriers and open new opportunities. - Innovative Classroom Techniques: Discover how unique classroom activities, like video discussions and fundraising finals, can uncover students' dreams and help them achieve their goals. - Real-Life Success Stories: Hear about inspiring examples, such as a student with a brain tumor who dreams of opening a coffee bus, and how networking and community support made it possible. - Engaging Discussions: Participate in conversation-based learning where everyone’s knowledge and expertise contribute to the discussion. The MU Extension Business & Communities Fulton 2024 conference is supported by state sponsors Missouri AfterSchool Network, Codefi , and Center on Rural Innovation and is hosted by Callaway Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center. #CECConference2024 #CECFulton #Entrepreneurship #Networking #RuralDevelopment #Education #EconomicDevelopment #CommunityBuilding #SmallBusinessSupport