Campus Compact for New Hampshire

Happy Thanksgiving! We’re especially thankful for those who uplift our community. May your holiday be filled with warmth, joy, and the company of loved ones!

As Debby Scire prepares for her well-deserved retirement this November, we celebrate the lasting impact she’s had on higher education and civic engagement in New Hampshire. Debby’s leadership as President of the New Hampshire College & University Council and as the Executive Director of Campus Compact for New Hampshire has transformed the way NH students, institutions, and communities work together. Her dedication to service has created a legacy that will continue to inspire and guide our work. This week, we’ll be highlighting key moments from Debby’s extraordinary career—join us in honoring her incredible work and the future she’s helped shape. Thank you, Debby! ?? Read More | A Legacy of Leadership: Honoring Debby Scire's 27 Years of Service ?? https://lnkd.in/e5yMsFsy

Happy Election Day! As civically engaged organizations, Campus Compact for New Hampshire and the New Hampshire College & University Council encourage everyone to take part in our democracy by casting their #VOTE and making your voice heard. Let’s celebrate civic participation and the power of our collective voices!

?? The Campus Compact for NH team got into the Halloween spirit with some amazing costumes! From cultural icons to special agents, we had a blast celebrating the creativity and inspiration behind our staff ensembles! ???

Thank you to Dr. Kenneth Johnson for leading yesterday’s insightful Rural Conversation! Dr. Johnson joined us from the UNH Carsey School of Public Policy to present his research on rural demographic trends at the state and national levels. His discussion reshaped our understanding of rural communities, highlighting how the definition of “rural” evolves with each census. His research on New Hampshire’s recent population trends revealed an uneven pattern of growth and decline, noting the implications this creates for rural school systems and communities. Watch the full recording of Dr. Johnson’s Rural Conversation to discover how demographic trends impact rural communities: https://lnkd.in/e-T5HgqW

?? Don’t wait to RSVP for Rural Conversations! Join us TOMORROW, October 23, from 2:00-3:00 PM (EST) on Zoom for the second session of Rural Conversations featuring national demographic expert Kenneth Johnson from the University of New Hampshire’s Carsey School of Public Policy! Secure your spot to learn about Dr. Johnson’s research on population trends in rural America and the future of our rural communities—register here: https://ow.ly/5j3h50TR2XH

Reshape your understanding of rural access with national demographic expert Kenneth Johnson, senior demographer at the University of New Hampshire’s Carsey School of Public Policy! Join us virtually on Wednesday, October 23, at 2:00 PM for the upcoming session of Rural Conversations: Convening Northern New England Around Rural Access. Dr. Johnson will share his research and insights on population trends in rural America and their implications for the future of our communities. ??? Don’t wait to RSVP: https://lnkd.in/eH6m8TJM

The NH Statewide Family Engagement Center and Attendance Works are partnering to offer two online webinars, focusing on chronic absences and supporting families with student attendance. Scan the QR code for your preferred webinar to RSVP! ?? Wednesday, October 9 from 3:30-5:00 PM (EST) ?? Working Together: Partnering to Address Chronic Absence - This webinar will explore ways for educators to partner with families to improve attendance in their schools. ?? Wednesday, October 17 from 5-6:30 PM (EST) ?????? Present & Powerful: A Family Approach to Student Attendance and Engagement - This webinar will explore ways that families can support their child's success in school.

?? Today marks the kickoff of National GEAR UP Week 2024! This week, we celebrate the achievements of GEAR UP students, acknowledge the commitment of GEAR UP educators, and honor the support from GEAR UP families. We’re thrilled to share that Governor Chris Sununu has officially proclaimed September 23-27, 2024, as GEAR UP Week in New Hampshire! This year also marks a significant milestone for the New Hampshire GEAR UP Alliance as they launch a second statewide GEAR UP grant! With this expansion, we’re excited to bring GEAR UP programming to 15 middle schools across the state, positively impacting 4,000 students as they navigate their path to high school and beyond. Join us in celebrating the incredible opportunities this new grant will provide and learn more about our mission to empower students throughout New Hampshire ?? https://shorturl.at/dfeVl #GEARUPworks #GEARUPWeek #StudentSuccess

Yesterday, some of our Berlin Office staff members participated in the North Country Outdoor Industry Career Expo and engaged with hundreds of students from all across the North Country! Thank you to University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension and White Mountains Regional High School for putting this incredible event together! We are so grateful to have participated!