2027 PHENND Conference: The Age-Friendly Campus (Feb 26)
Posted by PHENND on November 17, 2026
The PHENND Conference is an annual gathering for practitioners of campus-community partnership. This gathering will be attended by 100-125 students, campus staff, faculty, and community organization staff active in community service, service-learning, and campus-community partnership work. While primarily targeting individuals who are part of the 25+ colleges and universities involved in the Philadelphia Higher Education Network for Neighborhood Development (PHENND), this event is also open nationally to practitioners of campus-community partnership. The 2027 conference will be held at St. Joseph’s University.
Date: Friday, February 26, 2027
Location: Campion Hall, St. Joseph’s University
Time: 8:45 am-4:45 pm
Theme
This year’s theme is The Age-Friendly Campus.
Opening Plenary
The conference will kick-off with an opening plenary: When College Isn’t Just for 18–22-Year-Olds: The Power and Potential of Cogeneration on Campus
What if higher education worked for all ages and stages of life? For career preparation, mid-life renewal, and post-career learning – and purpose and civic engagement at every stage.
As colleges and universities navigate changing demographics, financial pressures, and evolving community needs, cogeneration offers an opportunity to rethink how people of different generations learn, lead, and contribute together. This opening conversation will explore how working across generations on shared challenges can strengthen student success, deepen community engagement, expand opportunities for lifelong learning, and help individuals and institutions become more relevant and resilient. Drawing on emerging research, institutional perspectives, and promising examples, speakers will explore what learners of all ages can make possible together.
Speakers: You’ll hear from CoGenerate’s Marci Alboher, Chief Engagement Officer, and Duncan Magidson, Director of Digital Communications & Engagement. (College President/leader + student leader TBD)
Workshops
There will be several concurrent workshops offered throughout the day. The call for proposals is currently open.
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