Engaged Membership
Membership in the Talloires Network of Engaged Universities signals an institutional commitment to the ideals of university community engagement, social service and responsibility, international collaboration and local collective action to address pressing problems. Our Engaged Membership is a growing coalition that includes 43 universities in 25 countries around the world.
Born at the Tufts European Center in Talloires, our network has extended its reach to every continent as the importance of a concrete social mission in higher education becomes widespread. With a look toward sustainability in the years ahead, the Network’s Steering Committee instituted a tiered membership dues structure in 2017 to foster investment and growth in network operations.
Engaged member universities commit to supporting Network programs, initiatives, and research by contributing annual dues based on their host country’s Human Development Index rating, according to the United Nations Development Program. Annual dues under this system range between $500 to $7,500 per year and are determined according to a university’s geographic location. Engaged members allow other, less well-endowed universities to participate in this crucial work, helping to lead the global movement of civic engagement in higher education.
| Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Tier 3 | Tier 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, Croatia, Hong Kong, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, New Zealand, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, etc. | Azerbaijan, Brazil, Botswana, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Egypt, Indonesia, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mexico, Peru, Philippines, Samoa, Serbia, South Africa, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Venezuela, etc. | Cameroon, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Kyrgyz Republic, Laos, Pakistan, Palestine, Russia, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tajikistan, Vietnam, etc. | Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Gambia, Haiti, Lesotho, Liberia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zimbabwe, etc. |
Engaged Membership Frequently Asked Questions
What are the differences between Engaged and Signatory Membership?
The Talloires Network offers two options for membership.
Signatory Members have committed to supporting the ideals and values of the Talloires Declaration. The head of the institution must sign a letter of commitment and assign an institutional liaison. Signatory Members receive access to all programs, events, funding opportunities that the Network offers. There is no fee associated with signatory membership.
Engaged Members are Signatory Members that have also committed to supporting Talloires Network strategic priorities, programs, and activities by contributing to its financial sustainability and development. Engaged Member universities will also have opportunities to (1) elevate the visibility of their leadership in civic engagement to an international audience; (2) contribute to the strategic direction of the Network such as the design and development of new programs; and (3) receive a preference for participation in the Network’s grant and award programs.
Read more about the different benefits of each type of membership in the comparison chart below.
What will the Engaged Membership relationship entail?
Joining as an Engaged Member will allow all students, staff, and faculty of the university to access all the benefits offered by Talloires Network including programs, events, and funding opportunities. Our Engaged Members generously contribute annual dues which provide vital operating support to the Talloires Network secretariat as well as international programs. In this way, Engaged Members are active contributors to our growing global movement, contributing to the Networks’ sustainability and allowing universities in less developed countries to participate in the Networks programs and activities.
What commitments will both institutions have?
Membership in the Talloires Network signals an institutional commitment to the ideals of university communityengagement, social service and responsibility, international collaboration and local collective action to addresspressing problems.
Engaged Member institutions will commit to paying the annual membership fee based on your university’s host country Human Development Index Ranking. The head of the institution must sign a letter of commitment and assign an institutional liaison. The Talloires Network will be committed to providing the opportunities and benefits described above.
What are the costs of the annual membership fees?
Engaged member universities pay annual dues based on their host country’s Human Development Index rating, according to the United Nations Development Program. Annual dues under this system range between $500 to $7,500 per year and are determined according to a university’s geographic location. There are fourtiers under which universities may fall. The tiers represent: Very high, high, medium and low humandevelopment indices.
Membership levels:
Tier 1: $7,500 per year
Tier 2: $5,000 per year
Tier 3: $2,500 per year
Tier 4: $500 per year
What would be the payment method for annual dues?
There are three ways that Engaged Members can pay dues. Options include paying by bank wire transfer, online credit card payment through our secure portal, or by check. An invoice with payment instructions will be provided annually.
What are the benefits of Signatory and Engaged Membership?
