BC Community Engagement Summit to be held on May 20
Registration will begin on April 6 for the 11th Boston College Community Engagement Summit, which will be held on May 20.
As colleges and universities nationwide reassess how they support their communities, Boston College remains dedicated to engaging its administrators, faculty, and staff in pursuing knowledge, seeking truth, and living in service to others. The strategic work and partnership across campus of the Office of the Vice President for Human Resources (OVPHR) is committed to cultivating a culture of care, accountability, and compassion, according to organizers, “grounded in the belief that the strength of the Boston College community is connected to how we support one another, how we lead, and how we advance and sustain a campus community promoting hope in our daily actions.”
Reflecting this spirit, the Community Engagement Summit—organized by OVPHR in collaboration with the members of the Summit Planning Committee representing various campus strategic partners—will take place from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. in Gasson 100. This year’s theme, “Hope-in-Action: Commitment to Inclusion and Belonging,” offers a full day of collaborative learning, reflective dialogue, and practical skill building. Participants will be encouraged to serve as accountability partners, supporting the University community’s shared work to build a campus where every person feels welcome, respected, and able to flourish.
A highlight will be a fireside chat, “Leading with Care, Working with Purpose, Teaching with Compassion,” featuring Connell School of Nursing Dean Katherine Gregory and Clough School of Theology and Ministry Dean Michael C. McCarthy, S.J., with Woods College of Advancing Studies Dean David Goodman serving as moderator. This event will explore how the University’s vision and mission come to life in daily practice, examining the human dimensions of leadership, the role of accountability as an expression of care, and the power of compassion to shape how we teach, collaborate, and serve.
The morning program will also include concurrent educational sessions highlighting a cross-section of academic, mission-driven, operational, and community-based initiatives. In the afternoon, a series of Express Talks will feature nine five-minute presentations on practical strategies, research insights, and campus initiatives. The talks will be organized into sets of three, each followed by a facilitated discussion to identify key themes, emerging questions, and opportunities for collaboration.
To register, and for additional information regarding the full schedule, visit the summit website.