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We’re excited to announce the next phase of Campus CoGenerate! With support from MetLife Foundation, Campus Compact and CoGenerate will expand efforts to make campuses centers for cogenerational collaboration and learning, and to bring generations together to secure a more stable economic future for all.
America is the most age-diverse society in history, yet campuses remain highly age-segregated. Age segregation is not just a problem—it’s a missed opportunity to build valuable relationships and networks that can drive personal and professional growth.
To bridge this gap, we are focusing on three key areas where older and younger generations are present but rarely connected:
A new Campus CoGenerate Affinity Network will bring together 100+ Campus Compact members, both higher education leaders and students, to advance cogeneration and expand social capital. Together, we will:
If your institution is a Campus Compact member, join the Campus CoGenerate Affinity Network here.
If you’re interested in learning more about efforts to expand cogenerational initiatives on campuses across the country, sign up for email from CoGenerate. We’ll provide regular updates to our subscribers.
Our vision is to create a lasting network where students, community members, and higher education leaders can share promising cogenerational practices, develop new campus-community partnerships, and collectively advance economic inclusion for all generations. Students will have the opportunity to gain leadership experience, expand their professional networks, and engage with campus leaders in shaping inclusive, collaborative spaces.
This work will be guided by a diverse steering committee and a group of Campus CoGenerate Fellows with expertise in intergenerational collaboration, ensuring that all voices, including student perspectives, play a critical role in advancing this mission.
Join us in this groundbreaking initiative to transform campuses into spaces where older and younger generations learn, serve, work, live, and thrive together. Let’s unlock the power of cogeneration to create a brighter economic future for all!