New Design, Stories, and More to Explore

Dear Readers,

 

I hope you had a wonderful fall break!

 

Thank you for checking out this month’s issue of the GCCI Connect! As you may have noticed, this month, we’ve decided to embrace a brighter theme. We find that to have a collaborative mindset means one needs to be optimistic, so we’re hoping that this new format will help achieve that feeling. We also wanted to get a little more personal, so we’re including the very text you’re now reading – a short word from the editor. 

 

This month, we’re bringing you two stories that are incredibly important to the GCCI. The first is an introduction to the beating heart of the GCCI, our student workers. The second takes a look at a new course regarding policy and history in York County, taught by Dr. Corey Brooks and funded by a GCCI grant! 

 

Also, be sure to check out our events, where you can register for the GCCI’s live podcast and networking event on the YCP  campus on October 22! 

 

Best regards,

 

Thomas Morehead '28, Writing

Editor & Writer

 

At the Center  LIVE!

Curiosity as a Collaboration Superpower

October 22, 2026, 5:00-6:30 PM

Yorkview Hall

Join us for great (local!) food, networking, and a panel discussion exploring how asking better questions, staying open to new perspectives, and genuinely wondering about the people around us can transform the way we work together. 

 

Guest Host:

Dr. Rachael Lattanzio, Assistant Professor of Nursing, YCP

 

Panelists:

Dr. Melanie Loehwing, Associate Vice President for Student Success, YCP

 

Dr. Jessica Fautch, Dean, Kinsley School of Engineering, Sciences and Technology, YCP

 

Dr. John J. D'Adamo, Head of Middle & Upper School, York Country Day School

 

Fall Oyster Festival

October 18, 2026, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM – York County History Center

Crisp autumn air, vibrant colors, live music, amazing land and sea menu, and fun for the whole family: the Fall Oyster Festival is back!

 

Artificial Intelligence Forum

October 22, 2026, 6:30 PM – Weinstock Auditorium, YCP Campus

After attending our live podcast, stop by this artificial intelligence forum to engage with four expert panelists!

 

Powering York County: A Conversation about York's Energy Future

Oct 28, 2026, 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM - Wyndham Garden York

Join us for the next Economic Insights Breakfast as we discuss Energy in York County.  Hear directly from local providers and industry experts during a panel discussion exploring today's energy landscape and tomorrow's needs. 

 

York County History Center - Spooky Walking Tour

October 30, 2026, 6:00 PM – History Center Museum

Hear the legends of the Cannibal King, the Wildman, and much more as you walk along the spooky streets of downtown York.

 

Children's Home of York Exhibition

November 4, 2026, 12:00 – 7:00 p.m. - Marketview Arts - Gallery Hall

A special exhibition presented by the Children's Home of York.

Spartan Athletics

Whether you're a student-athlete or a cheering spectator, York College athletic competitions are thrilling events. YCP is home to 24 NCAA Division III teams in the Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) — with teams competing year round.

 

 

ELS Knowledge Share 

November 13, 2026, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM – 

CGA Law Firm

Hosted by the United Way Emerging Leaders Society, this session will engage professionals in conversation on Investing 101.

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The GCCI is Investing in
Collaborative Teaching @ YCP!

Funding is now available for full-time YCP faculty to partner across disciplines to create unique learning opportunities in the classes they already teach.

Interested?  Join us on Oct. 20 (3:30-4:30) to meet/connect with potential collaborators. 

 

MLK Day of Service Grants

Application Deadline: October 25, 2026

 

MLK Day of Service Lead Agency Grants: YSA, with funding from an AmeriCorps, will award grants of $1,000 – $10,000 to promote MLK Day of Service in their community and engage multiple sites and organize a single large or multiple smaller MLK Day service projects/events.

 

Youth At Every Decision-Making Table Grants: YSA, with funding from an AmeriCorps, will award grants of $2,000 to support development of new Youth Councils (or similar youth leadership structures) or expansion of existing ones.

Edward E. Ford Foundation - Educational Leadership Innovation Grants

Application Deadline: October 15, 2026

 

Starting in 2008, the Foundation dedicated one of its three annual grant-making cycles to the Educational Leadership Grant program— larger grants to fewer schools— that was initially by invitation only. 

 

Mentoring For At-Risk Youth Program Grants

Application Deadline: October 29, 2026

 

This opportunity supports the implementation and delivery of mentoring services to youth populations that are at risk or high risk for delinquency, victimization, and going into the juvenile justice system. Mentoring services can be one-on-one, group, peer, or a combination of these types.

 

2027 AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Competition Notice of Funding Opportunity

Application Deadline: October 20, 2026 

With this NOFO, AmeriCorps intends to fund successful applicants that increase the impact of volunteers ages 55 and older who provide volunteer service in response to local community needs.

 

Commonwealth Financing Authority’s (CFA) Local Share Account Statewide Program

Application Deadline: November 30, 2026

 

The PA Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) is currently accepting applications for the Commonwealth Financing Authority’s (CFA) Local Share Account – Statewide Program (LSA-Statewide).

Become a GCCI Grant Reviewer

No prior grant experience? No problem! This is a great opportunity to learn more about the grant process, build connections, and support the forward-thinking work happening at YCP.

YCP Center for Faculty Excellence

 Translating College to the ‘Real World’

Using NACE Career Competencies to Get Students to See the ‘Bigger Picture’ in Your Classes

with Dr. Carla Strassle

Students often struggle to understand and articulate how what they are doing in class translates to resume/job readiness skills. This session will introduce the NACE Career Competencies and discuss easy ways to infuse the career competencies into syllabi, assignments, and end-of-semester reflections.  October 28, 12:30 - 1:00 PM

Online Workshop: Free and Low-Cost Marketing

October 15, 2026, 12:00-1:00 PM 

Take a break in the middle of your workday for this practical two-week workshop designed for busy professionals, small business owners, and nonprofit leaders.

 

Online Workshop: Using Data for Strategic Impact

October 26, 2026, 1:30pm – Zoom Meeting

This webinar will explore practical ways institutions can leverage data to drive student success and support institutional thriving.

 

Virtual Screening: The Calling: A Medical School Journey

October 28, 2026 – Zoom Meeting

Join the Samuel DeWitt Proctor Institute for Leadership, Equity, and Justice for a virtual screening of The Calling: A Medical School Journey!

9th Annual Black Men in Education Convening

November 13-15, 2026 – Philadelphia Marriott Downtown

This convening features dynamic speakers, opportunities for professional growth, and the ability to build friendships and community while fostering mentorship and strengthening networks.

Women United Annual Symposium

November 19, 2026, 5:00-7:00 PM - Country Club of York

Join Women United for an inspiring evening of connection, learning, and empowerment at our Annual Symposium on November 19, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Country Club of York Grand Ballroom. This year's symposium will feature Denise Gilliland as the keynote speaker. 

Collaboration 101: What It Is, What It Isn't, Why It Matters

What's the difference between a team that collaborates and a team that just cooperates — and why does one produce breakthroughs while the other produces meeting fatigue?  In this podcast episode, host Dr. Tamara Sniad speaks with YCP's Dr. Mohammed Raja and Dr. Laura Steck and Penn State York's , Allan Lehman.  Drawing on research and personal experience, they offer practical strategies for building the trust and structures a team needs to do challenging things together.

Public Purpose, Renewed: Future-Leading Engagement in Higher Education

This report asks how public and land-grant universities must adapt to meet rising expectations for relevance, responsiveness, accountability, and real-world impact.

 

Navigating Dynamic Campus-Community Relationships

This book explores how higher education institutions and their community partners adapt and reimagine engagement practices in response to shifting demographics. 

 

Advancing Youth-Adult Partnership: A Toolkit for Shared Leadership Across Generations

This tool kit from the Annie E. Casey Foundation provides a practical framework for creating and advancing genuine youth-adult partnership for community change work.

Is College Worth It – For Me? Young People’s Lived Understandings of Postsecondary Value

To better understand how students are thinking about the value of college, CARA drew on the principles of Youth Participatory Action Research, creating a Youth Research Council to co-design and co-conduct a research study.

 

Community Asset Mapping: Creating Empowering Pathways to Community Development

Community Asset Mapping is a tool for anyone looking to build stronger, more connected, and more resilient communities.

 

SkillUp PA – Free Job Skills Training for PA Residents

This program was created to help Pennsylvania residents strengthen their job skills to be competitive in the current employment market.