GENERAL BENEFITS TO THOSE AT OUR MEMBER INSTITUTIONS

• Eligibility to apply for the annual MacJannet Prize, which provides monetary awards and public recognition for innovative and effective university civic engagement programs
• Connections to peers (administrators, staff, faculty, and students) at institutions around the world who have similar interests in civic engagement
• Opportunities for joint initiatives, including institutional partnerships and regional conferences
• Access to a shared global platform, through our website, monthly newsletter, and other communication tools, to increase the visibility of your university’s civic engagement work
• Access to expertise on civic engagement through online toolkits and resources
• Announcements of opportunities that may be of interest to specific universities, such as grant opportunities and regional conferences

BENEFITS TO UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATIONS

• Connection to a body of expertise to support the process of building a civic engagement and social responsibility agenda
• Possibility of partnering with another university through the network
• Public relations and media links and the opportunity to publicize your civic engagement work
• International credentials – being a member of an international network helps build your institution’s community engagement brand

BENEFITS TO PROGRAM ADMINISTRATORS

• Connections to other practitioners around the world – “You are not alone!”
• Access to resources and expertise through our website and through partnership programs between universities
• Guidance and tools for an institutional self-assessment and planning process centered on civic engagement

BENEFITS FOR FACULTY

• Knowledge-sharing of new and diverse teaching techniques grounded in experiential learning
• Tools and resources to build connections with community organizations
• Links to peers at other member institutions
• Access to a global platform to share experience and solicit information from other members

BENEFITS FOR STUDENTS

• Access to information on civic engagement and experiential learning, which builds critical thinking skills, leadership skills, and a sense of social responsibility
• Platform for student voices and framework for more communication with other stakeholders than might be possible inside a single institution