Davenport University Western Region is a multi-campus institution offering degrees through the Masters level. It has campuses in Michigan and Indiana. Since its beginning in 1886, it has been committed to serve its civic as well as educational mission. This commitment was further strengthened in 1910 by President M. E. Davenport when he created the University s motto, “”Make a Living, Make a Life, Make a Contribution.”" Service Learning was a part of Davenport University before the words were even coined. Ernest Boyer s identification of the “”scholarship of engagement”" really personifies the University s commitment to civic responsibility and connections.