- A. Institutional Information
- B. Student Service Statistics
- C. Administration of Service Projects and Programs
- D. Scope of Service-Learning Support and Infrastructure
- E. Campus Support for Community Service
- F. Service-Learning Development and Institutionalization
About This Survey
Campus Compact has conducted an annual membership survey since 1987. Its purpose is twofold: to assess the current state of campus-based community engagement, and to identify emerging trends affecting the public purposes of higher education.
These statistics are based on a survey of activities on Campus Compact's member campuses in the 2002-2003 academic year. Data was gathered through an online survey October-November 2003. Of the 922 member campuses that were active during the previous academic year, 402 responded, yielding a response rate of 44%.
Although statistics are not directly comparable year to year due to changes in membership and the sample, the data provides a way to view trends and approximate growth in community service, service-learning, and civic engagement on Campus Compact member institutions.
About Campus Compact
Campus Compact is a national coalition of more than 900 college and university presidents-representing some 5 million students-who are committed to fulfilling the civic purposes of higher education. To support this mission, Campus Compact promotes service initiatives that develop students' citizenship skills, helps campuses forge effective community partnerships, and provides resources and practical guidance for faculty seeking to integrate civic engagement into their teaching and research.
Campus Compact comprises a national office based in Providence, RI, and 30 state offices in CA, CO, CT, FL, HI, IA, IL, IN, KS, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NH, NC, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, and WV.
Author Information
Dawn M. Salgado is currently a doctoral student in the Experimental Psychology program at the University of Rhode Island. Before attending the University of Rhode Island, she received her Master's degree in Psychology from Brandeis University and worked as a Research Associate for the National Center for PTSD in Boston, Massachusetts. She has worked with a variety of social service organizations as an evaluator and research consultant, and has published in the areas of women's health, intimate partner aggression, trauma, and multicultural issues.
Being a part of Campus Compact has let us touch the heart and soul of building better communities while improving teaching and learning for faculty and students. James A. Drake, President, Brevard Community College