resolution 12
Whereas, Service-Learning is acknowledged to be crucial to the sustainability and effectiveness of campus-community collaboration; and

Whereas, Good Service-Learning practices require a strong community voice, orientation and training of participants, meaningful action for learners, intentional reflection practice and evaluation of the benefits of Service-Learning for all stakeholders; and

Whereas, Service-Learning has potential to bring state supported campus resources to communities, service agencies, families and individuals at all levels of need throughout the state; and

Whereas, The collaboration of the member campuses of the Texas Campus Compact and the resources of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, the Texas Commission of Volunteerism and Community Service, the state office of the Corporation for National and Community Service, the Texas Center for Service-Learning and other statewide networks provide the opportunity for the State of Texas to be a national leader in the area of Service-Learning and engagement; and

Whereas, The missions of the public institutions of higher education in the State of Texas involve both educating future citizens and providing services and research to communities and residents of the state; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the 78th Legislature of the State of Texas hereby urge public and private institutions of higher education in the State of Texas to adopt Service-Learning as an important pedagogical tool and central form of engagement, civic outreach and citizenship education; and, be it further

Resolved, That the secretary of state forward official copies of this resolution to the presidents, the chancellors and the chief academic officers of all the institutions of higher education throughout the State of Texas.



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