Vermont Campus Compact is a statewide consortium of 16 college and university presidents committed to creating a flourishing democracy. We work with members to strengthen communities and educate for informed and active citizenship. VCC presidents believe that through sustained and creative student, faculty and institutional engagement with communities, higher education can help prepare tomorrow’s civic and social leaders while strengthening communities and improving lives in Vermont and elsewhere.

Download the Vermont Campus Compact 1999 - 2010 Summary Report

• Improve the quality of education by developing academic and co-curricular policies and practices that cultivate in our students the skills and habits of thoughtful and compassionate leaders, citizens and problem-solvers;

• Engage faculty in community-based teaching and scholarship that address social, economic, and environmental concerns;

• Develop collaborative partnerships among campuses and communities;

• Create diverse opportunities for students to engage in local and global communities, to promote an ethic of service, develop compassion and respect for diversity, and provide real-world experience;

• Advance leadership throughout the state in addressing critical issues and strengthening democracy.

VCC provides myriad grants, training and resources; creates networks and convenes stakeholders; highlights outstanding accomplishments and exemplary practices; and responds to the unique requests of our diverse portfolio of higher education institutions as they aim to realize their civic and social mission. Some past programming includes:

• Grant programs to support campus initiatives and curricular reform;

• Faculty training and resources;

• Campus/Community partnership development;

• An annual Student Conference, and other student training and statewide networking;

• Training and support to lead public deliberation and dialogue;

• Tuition scholarships for student leaders in service;

• AmeriCorps*VISTA members to mobilize college resources to fight poverty in Vermont.

• Annual Awards and Celebration at the Vermont State House.

VCC is a member of the national organization Campus Compact see their information brochure.