“I consider Campus Compact to be one of the most enlightened and farsighted ventures that American colleges and universities have undertaken in recent years. It provides evidence that there are, in the world of higher education, people more than willing to pitch in, people of vision and commitment.”
John Gardner, former U.S. Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare and Former President of the Carnegie Corporation

“Campus Compact is inspiring a new era of civic engagement within higher education, and more importantly, introducing a new dimension of learning into our students’ lives.”
Eduardo J. Padrón, President, Miami Dade College

“I know of no other educational organization that has a track record like Campus Compact’s over the past 20 years… It is a phenomenal success, not just in terms of growth in numbers, but in terms of the impact it’s had on communities, on campuses, and on individual lives.”
Frank Rhodes, Former President of Cornell University

“Campus Compact has provided invaluable support for service-learning at our institution, particularly the website, resource materials, syllabi, conferences (including regional conferences), program development tools, publications, model program information, newsletter, calendar of service events, and annual statistics.”
Tidewater Community College

“Thanks for your continued outstanding leadership at Campus Compact.Your publications and programs are always top-notch. I sincerely appreciate all you have done for us in the trenches.”
William F. Moeller, Director, Center for Civic Education and Service, Florida State University

“Hope and faith are contagious, and thanks to you [Campus Compact] our hope is renewed and dreams are kept alive. It is inspiring to participate with a community that lives what it says.”
YWCA of Helena, MN

“[Campus Compact] connects the campus with the city formally and informally, which isvery useful in a variety of ways, from name recognition for service-learning and the university to developing and funding a new position that will foster relationships between schools, universities, and city offices.”
Hamline University

“[Campus Compact] has helped foster a network of people involved in the public interest at institutions of higher ed, which has been a great resource.”
Harvard University

“One of the best supports for developing civic engagement in higher education is Campus Compact, and one of my first steps as President of Florida Gulf Coast University was to ensure FGCU became a member.”
William C. Merwin, President, Florida Gulf Coast University

Accolades from Members

“The workshops have been extremely valuable. Faculty often become energized by the workshop content and bring that enthusiasm back to campus.”
California State University-Stanislaus (CA)

“[Campus Compact] has helped foster a network of people involved in the public interest at institutions of higher ed, which has been a great resource.”
Harvard University (MA)

“Networking with other colleges and universities has been invaluable.”
Sacred Heart University (CT)

“The staff at the state affiliate are knowledgeable and helpful, the resources excellent.”
DePauw University (IN)

“The student symposia have been very valuable to our student leaders. These conferences have been a great way to network with other schools and share ideas.”
Wilmington College (OH)

“The publications and conferences provide new and innovative ideas in encouraging students to perform service.”
Indiana University of Pennsylvania (PA)

“[Campus Compact's] seed money, along with time investment and expertise, … has allowed us to double our service-learning student numbers and increase our service-learning faculty by 25%.”
Southwest Missouri State University (MO)

“The Compact supports coordination between the academic and student affairs, a model that is particularly important in coordinating community efforts.”
Community College of Aurora (CO)

“Fundraising and advocacy/exposure with legislature and corporations; networking with colleagues; trainings; involving our president in a leadership role; consultant role for campus planning; cheerleading and encouragement!”
Macalaster College (MN)

“Professional connections, ideas and brainstorming, resources and support, Learn and Serve grant program, VISTA program, grant application assistance…”
Emerson College (MA)

Members Call Campus Compact:

“A huge support to us.”
University of Denver, (CO)

“A great resource for faculty.”
University of Scranton (PA)

“A wonderful dissemination site for information, workshops, and conferences.”
Oklahoma Panhandle State University (OK)

“An inside line on what’s happening nationally.”
Tidewater Community College (VA)

“A valuable resource and ally.”
West Chester University of Pennsylvania (PA)

“A lifeline to useful resources for the future.”
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (NY)

“A great way for our President to be more involved in service and service-learning.:
Johnson & Wales University (RI)

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