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Advancing Public Purposes

30-Minute Session

Putting Community Back in Community Colleges: Place-Based Learning as a Tool for Public Purpose

Thursday, January 22, 2026
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM East Coast USA Time
Location: LeDroit Park - Level M3
Learn how faculty at an urban community college developed and expanded a place-based learning (PBL) curriculum rooted in strong, reciprocal partnerships with local communities. Drawing on sustained collaborations and interdisciplinary teaching practices, presenters will share concrete strategies, adaptable tools, and candid reflections on integrating real-world issues into the classroom. This interactive session will invite participants to explore how PBL can strengthen civic learning, foster student engagement, and support collective impact across diverse institutional contexts.