Campus Compact
As indicated by the mission statement below, Campus Compactopens in new window is an organization that provides support to faculty, staff, administrators, students, and community partners interested in service learning. Many states have Campus Compact offices. Information about the state Campus Compacts can be found through links on the national Campus Compactopens in new window website.
Mission Statement
Campus Compact is a national coalition of more than 900 college and university presidents committed to the civic purposes of higher education. To support this civic mission, Campus Compact promotes community service that develops students’ citizenship skills and values, encourages collaborative partnerships between campuses and communities, and assists faculty who seek to integrate public and community engagement into their teaching and research.
To achieve this mission, Campus Compact:
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Creates supportive academic environments for community service, including service-learning;
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Assists in establishing and helping to pass federal and national legislation promoting public and community service;
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Forms partnerships with business, community, and government leaders;
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Provides information to members through publications;
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Awards grants to member schools and state affiliates;
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Provides funding and awards for outstanding service work; and
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Organizes conferences, forums, and meetings.