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BENEFITS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF MEMBERSHIP
GENERAL BENEFITS TO 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 our online community of practice global platform TN Connects, our website, our monthly newsletter, and other communication tools
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 that help 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 websites and through partnership programs between universities
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
Opportunities for exchange programs, scholarships, and leadership development
RESPONSIBILITIES OF MEMBERSHIP
Create institutional policies and structures to strengthen your own civic engagement
Foster mutually beneficial partnerships between universities and communities
Share your experience with other Network member institutions
Support the civic engagement and social responsibility work of other Talloires Network members and of academic associations
Raise awareness about contributions of higher education to social advancement and well-being
Document and disseminate examples of university work that benefit communities