Campus Compact

"…is a national coalition of more than 1,000 college and university presidents — representing some 5 million students — dedicated to promoting community service, civic engagement, and service-learning in higher education."
www.compact.org

Texas Campus Compact

"…promotes and supports 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.” www.texascampuscompact.org

American Association for Community Colleges: “…is the primary advocacy organization for the nation's community colleges. The Association represents more than 1,100 associate degree-granting institutions and some 10 million students. Formed in 1920, AACC is a national voice for community colleges, which marked their 100th year of service to the nation in 2001. AACC is leading the celebration of the colleges as they provide learning opportunities to their students and communities and the nation." www.aacc.nche.edu/servicelearning

Corporation for National and Community Service

"…plays a vital role in supporting the American culture of citizenship, service and responsibility. We are a catalys"” www.nationalservice.org
Community College National Center for Community Engagement: “…is a leader in advancing programs and innovations that stimulate active participation of institutions in community engagement for the attainment of a vital citizenry.” www.mc.maricopa.edu/other/engagement

101 Ideas for Combining Service & Learning

http://www.fiu.edu/~time4chg/Library/ideas.html

America’s Promise

"The Alliance for Youth grew out of the Presidents’ Summit for America’s Future in 1997. At that gathering in Philadelphia, Presidents Clinton, Bush, Carter and Ford, with Nancy Reagan representing President Reagan, challenged America to make children and youth a national priority."
www.americaspromise.org

National Service-Learning Clearinghouse

"…supports the service-learning community in higher education, kindergarten through grade twelve, community-based initiatives and tribal programs, as well as all others interested in strengthening schools and communities using service-learning techniques and methodologies."
www.servicelearning.org