Campus Compact

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The Community-Centric Path to Rebuilding Trust in Higher Education by Campus Compact Fellow, Byron P. White, reimagines community engagement as an essential driver for sustaining universities and offers a bold alternative to customer-focused strategies many colleges use to regain stability. 📖

Across eight chapters, White highlights innovative practices and community-focused approaches that advance strategic priorities and support organizational transformation.

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Campus Compact EnviroCorps celebrated marked Earth Day during this year’s weekly All Corps Meeting, welcoming three inspiring guest speakers who demonstrated that many ways environmental stewardship can shape both personal lives and professional paths for members.

Mary Lou Nicholson () shared her work educating communities across South Coast Massachusetts and Rhode Island about the impact of single-use plastics through her volunteer-led organization, Be the Solution to Pollution. What began as an article has grown into a movement removing thousands of pounds of plastic from waterways and leading community audits.

Cecilia Monahan () spoke about her passion for ecological and the intersection of science and art. After shifting from business to environmental science, she now manages the SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve in Renton, WA. She emphasized the value of community engagement, noting that despite challenges, moments of “collective euphoria” make the work deeply rewarding.

Isaias Hernandez () discussed how he channels his talents as a writer, content creator, and public speaker into advancing environmental literacy. After facing job rejections post-UC Berkeley, he built his own platform, using educational infographics and interviews to connect his skills with his passion.

Together, their stories show the many paths available to protect and steward air, land, and water for generations to come.