CEA: Idea to Action Incubator
Join the Idea to Action Incubator on October 2 at Butler University or Online
Community Campus Coalition (Triple C) is proud to partner with Community-Engaged Alliance (CEA) to strengthen community engagement efforts across higher education.
As organizations committed to building meaningful campus-community partnerships, Triple C and CEA share a vision of creating opportunities that help institutions move innovative ideas into impactful action.
Triple C is pleased to share an exciting professional development opportunity from CEA that can help faculty, staff, students, and community partners develop, refine, and advance community-engaged projects through the 2026 Idea to Action (I2A) Incubator.
About the Idea to Action Incubator
Designed to help teams move community-engaged ideas from concept to implementation, the Idea to Action Incubator provides practical tools, collaborative learning experiences, and expert guidance to support the development of impactful projects and partnerships.
Participants will engage in five interactive workshops focused on moving community-engaged ideas into action. Sessions are designed to help teams strengthen project design, refine implementation strategies, and build initiatives that create meaningful community impact.
Event Details
Date: Friday, October 2, 2026
Location: Butler University or Virtual Attendance
Through hands-on workshops and collaborative learning experiences, participants will gain the skills and support needed to transform promising ideas into sustainable community-engaged projects.
Special Registration Rates for Triple C Members
As part of Triple C’s partnership with CEA, members of The Alliance (ACCE)—including Triple C member campuses—are eligible for discounted registration rates for Day One of the Idea to Action Incubator.
- Virtual Attendance: $25
- In-Person Attendance: $50
Registration is Now Open
This opportunity reflects the shared commitment of Triple C and CEA to advancing community engagement, strengthening campus-community partnerships, and supporting faculty, staff, students, and community partners working to create meaningful impact.