From Theory to Action: A Symposium for Civic and Community Engagement – Sep 10
Posted by Campus Compact on August 4, 2026
Higher education’s public purpose is realized when institutional power is leveraged to promote social impact, community flourishing,, and a thriving democracy. This in-person symposium brings together key leaders from Campus Compact Campus Action Planning (CAP), Philadelphia Higher Education Network for Neighborhood Development (PHENND), and Building Theory to Practice (BT2P) networks for a collaborative day of strategic learning and institutional planning.
The event is designed to move beyond abstract commitments, providing engagement administrators and campus leaders with a practical path for integrating civic and community engagement across all institutional functions—from research and teaching to operations and economic influence.
A central focus of this symposium is exploring how the (BT2P) Paradigm framework can support and inform the Campus Action Planning process. Participants will examine how foundational theoretical commitments to student well-being and inclusive excellence can be operationalized through CAP’s five planning domains: Institutional Identity, Faculty and Staff Support, Student Agency, Reciprocal Partnerships, and Infrastructure and Coordination.
Date and Time: September 10, 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Location: Temple University, Mitten Hall
Note, if you are a PHENND member institution, but not a member of Campus Compact, you can still get the member rate. Use discount code: PHENND50
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