Bringing together higher education leaders advancing civic learning.

The MCN Civic Learning Council brings together faculty, administrators, and education leaders committed to advancing civic engagement and student leadership in higher education.

Convened by the Millennium Campus Network (MCN), the Council builds on nearly two decades of work supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals and student-led impact. With MCN active on 290+ campuses across 47 countries, the Council shape a global community of practice dedicated to fostering civic engagement and driving sustainable development through higher education.

Read the Official Announcement

Our Presence

10 Council Members

Representing 10 Universities
290+ Campuses
47 Countries

Key Focus Areas

Program Improvement

Identify opportunities for growth and innovation in the Millennium Fellowship and propose actionable solutions to enhance its design, accessibility, and participant experience.
Best Practices & Resource Sharing

Collaborate to curate and exchange tools, strategies, and insights that help institutions support student civic leadership and engagement efforts.
Research and Trend Analysis

Explore global trends and innovative practices in civic education to inform institutional strategy and shape the future of higher education's civic mission.
Outreach, Advocacy & Collaboration

Strengthen institutional networks through strategic outreach, shared communications, and collaborative initiatives that advance civic learning and global engagement.

Meet the Council

Dr. Sue Maxam

Pace University, United States

COUNCIL CO-CHAIRS

Dr. Sue Maxam is the Assistant Provost for Wellness and has worked at Pace University for the past 36 years in a variety of leadership and teaching roles relating to wellbeing, social justice, the UN Sustainable Development Goals, cultural intelligence, student success, and career services.

Sue holds a doctorate in Higher Education Leadership with a focus on Social Justice and has done volunteer, and educational outreach work in the U.S., Latin America, and Africa, which aligns with her life’s mission, which is to “be the change” she wants to see in the world! Sue is the proud recipient of regional, statewide, and national women’s leadership, social justice, education, and diversity, equity and inclusion awards for her advocacy work, and is thrilled to serve as Co-Chair of MCN Civic Learning Council so that together, we can further advance the civic leadership, experiential education, and social impact work that students carry out globally!

Dr. Dave Dowland is University Registrar of BRAC University, Bangladesh, a role that includes Student Life and outreach with schools, colleges, and civic organizations across Bangladesh. BRAC University is a not-for-profit institution based in the megacity of Dhaka. It is part of the worldwide BRAC movement, which has had profound social impact across Bangladesh and many other countries, mostly in Africa and Asia.

Dr. Dowland was previously Registrar and Chief Operating Officer of the Asian University for Women and held other senior roles in the UK higher education sector.

He believes in creating a world where everyone can thrive. Young people are united in their commitment to positively impact the world and their local communities through good citizenship, innovation, development, and sustainability.

“This is an opportunity for colleagues across countries to collaborate for the enhancement of this valuable MCN network.”

CORE MEMBERS

Dr. Dave Dowland

BRAC University, Bangladesh

Dean Johnson Ireri Kinyua

Dean of Students and Career Services
University of Nairobi, Kenya
Prof. Anna Kathryn Kendrick

Clinical Associate Professor of Literature and Director of Global Awards
NYU Shanghai, China
Tamas Gyorgy

Career Services Coordinator
Central European University, Austria
Dr. Antonella Regueiro

Director, Social Impact Lab
Lynn University, United States
Simon Knowles

Head of UCL Grand Challenges (SDGs & Education)
Univerity College London, United Kingdom
Dr. Sharaf Ali Shana

Head of Translation Unit and UNAI Coordinator
Al-Razi University, Yemen
Dr. Patrice McMahon

Provost
Minerva University, United States (Virtual Campus)
Dr. Samia Huq

Dean and Professor
BRAC University, Bangladesh

Our belief is that higher education has a crucial role to play in bolstering civic life and preparing young leaders for lives of impact.

Join the Council

We’re inviting university leaders- faculty, administrators, and education innovators who are passionate about civic engagement and student leadership to join the MCN Civic Learning Council.

While we welcome expressions of interest from all higher education institutions, priority will be given to campuses where the Millennium Fellowship has been hosted.

👉 If you or a colleague would like to be considered, please fill out the short interest form below by September 15th, 2025.