Learn more about the retreat
The Changemakers Retreat is an intensive, in-person leadership development experience intended to hone skills, build community, and empower current and aspiring boundary-spanners and changemakers.
Over four days, participants are given the tools, space, and community they need to come into their own identities as campus leaders. Through a series of interactive workshops, equity-centered community building, coaching, and goal setting, participants develop their skills to advance civic and community engagement work on their campus.
Who should attend?
We welcome higher education community engagement professionals in faculty or staff roles who are looking to further develop as agents of change. Participants can be at any stage in their careers. The retreat is limited in size to ensure that the retreat is an intimate, tailored experience for each group of participants.
Logistics
Hampton Inn/Home2 Suites
21 West Susquehanna Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
The deadline to book your hotel room is June 2, 2025.
Day 1 – Monday, June 23
- 1:00 P.M. Welcome and Community Norms
- 1:30 P.M. Participant Introductions (Lightning Talks)
- 3:30 P.M. Break
- 4:00 P.M. Leading as a Community Engagement Professional
- 5:30 P.M. Adjourn/Dinner on your own
Day 2 – Tuesday, June 24
- 8:00 A.M. Breakfast on your own (Buffet at the hotel)
- 9:30 A.M. Creating a capacity for change
- 12:30 P.M. Lunch
- 2:00 P.M. Identity and Leadership
- 4:15 P.M. Break
- 4:30 P.M. Peer-to-Peer Mentoring
- 6:00 P.M. Group dinners
Day 3 – Wednesday, June 25
- 8:00 A.M. Breakfast on your own (buffet at the hotel)
- 10:00 A.M. Navigating structures
- 11:00 A.M. Towson University Leadership Panel
- 12:30 P.M. Lunch
- 2:00 P.M. Building your professional community
- 3:30 P.M. Showcasing Towson University
- 5:30 P.M. Adjourn
- 6:30 P.M. Group Dinner
Day 4 – Thursday, June 26
- 8:00 A.M. Breakfast on your own (buffet at the hotel)
- 9:30 A.M. Leadership and Boundary Setting
- 10: 30 A.M. Moving Forward
- 11:30 A.M. Reflections
- 12:00 P.M. Adjourn
You may park at the hotel self-parking for $20 per night, per car, with in/out access.
The meals being provided by Campus Compact are as follows:
Day 2 - Tuesday, June 24th
- Breakfast for free at the hotel
- Lunch
- Group dinner
Day 3 - Wednesday, June 25th
- Breakfast for free at the hotel
- Lunch
- Group Dinner
Day 4 - Thursday, June 26th
- Breakfast for free at the hotel
Learn More About the Retreat:
"The Changemakers Retreat is an intensive, in-person leadership development experience intended to hone skills, build community, and empower current and aspiring boundary-spanners and changemakers."
- Jen Davison, University of Washington
Thank you to these facilitators for providing key network leadership
- Nicole Springer, Senior Director of Professional Development and Scholarship & Chief Equity Officer, Campus Compact
- Romy Hubler, Director of the Office of Civic Engagement and Social Responsibility, Towson University
- Kathleen Crostic, Executive Director of Strategic Partnerships and Applied Research, Towson University
- Laura Weaver, Special Projects Manager, Campus Compact
- Meredith Mineo, Director of People and Culture, Campus Compact
Questions? Get in touch with Nicole Springer at nspringer@compact.org