Mid-Career Learning Community
Forecasted
Mid-Career Learning Community supports community-engaged faculty and staff through year-long professional development to deepen their impact, explore career steps, and build a supportive network.
Funder: Campus Compact
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Applications close)
Funding Amounts: Year-long professional development program with an institution-supported participation fee
Summary: A cohort-based professional development program helping mid-career community-engaged faculty and staff deepen their impact and build a supportive professional network.
Key Information: Participation is limited to mid-career faculty and staff at active/current Campus Compact member institutions.
Description
Campus Compact’s Mid-Career Learning Community is a year-long professional development opportunity for established community-engaged practitioners seeking deeper impact in their current roles. The tailored cohort experience helps participants address individual obstacles, cultivate a growth mindset, and explore next career steps, including senior roles or lateral moves within higher education.
Monthly virtual meetings feature guest presenters on identity and roles, leadership, engaged scholarship, goal setting, mentorship, and navigating institutional structures and power dynamics. Sessions also provide time to build relationships, share resources, and offer peer support. Opening and closing in-person retreats at Campus Compact annual conferences anchor the learning experience and establish a professional network intended to continue beyond the program.
