About Us
our vision
Texas Campus Compact envisions a sustainable culture of citizen-stewards committed to lifelong civic engagement.
our mission
To build and foster a statewide collaboration of institutions of higher education committed to developing civic engagement and Service-Learning partnerships between communities, faculty and students.
our history
Founded in 2000, Texas Campus Compact is part of a national coalition that promotes Service-Learning and is committed to the civic purposes of higher education. We advocate for responsible citizenship skills, develop collaborative campus-community partnerships and support faculty who integrate Service-Learning into their research and curricula. Texas Campus Compact is the preeminent informational and practical resource for Service-Learning and civic engagement in Texas.
benefits of membership
Our affiliation with national Campus Compact offers our members access to cutting-edge theory and methodology related to all aspects of the engaged campus. Our partnerships with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and the Corporation for National and Community Service provide us knowledgeable insight and incredible breadth of experience.
Our workshops and institutes afford our members the opportunity to learn from the best and brightest in their fields—providing faculty practical seminars and information from seasoned Service-Learning practitioners.
state office
Patricia Paredes, M.A.
Executive Director
Jim Conditt
Assistant Director
Deone Wilhite
Director of Operations and Programs
Angela Funke
Director of Communications
executive board
Dr. Charles Cotrell, Chair
President, St. Mary's University
Dr. Steve Kinslow, Vice Chair
President, Austin Community College District
Dr. Juliet Garcia, Immediate Past Chair
President, The University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College
Dr. Max Castillo
President, The University of Houston - Downtown
Dr. Ana Guzman
President, Palo Alto College
Dr. Cary Israel
President, Collin County Community College District
James Spaniolo, J.D.
President, The University of Texas at Arlington
Dr. George Wright
President, Prairie View A&M University