Summary: Eric Mlyn returns to #CompactNationPod to talk with Andrew about the ongoing threat of Trumpism to higher education. Listen in for their reflections on the effect the Trump presidency had on our democracy and the role that higher education leaders might have played by not vocally condemning anti-democratic practices. Plus, we’ve got a lot going on at Campus Compact—hear more about upcoming events you might want to get involved in. Related resources: Fusion Course: Enhancing Online Education through Community-Based Learning: events.compact.org/fusion-spring21 Fusion Webinar Series: events.compact.org/fusion-webinars Civic Action Planning Institute: events.compact.org/cap21 Engaged Scholars Initiative: compact.org/esi Eric's piece in Inside Higher Ed: insidehighered.com/views/2020/10/01/given-higher-eds-mission-promote-democracy-its-leaders-should-call-out-president Music credit Andrew Savage andrewsavage.net
