A coalition of higher education associations this fall, spearheaded by the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU) and Campus Compact and supported by CIC, launched an initiative to recognize community service and civic engagement of colleges and universities. The CampusCares—Solutions for Stronger Communities project “will identify, celebrate, and encourage the involvement of students, faculty, staff, and administration in serving the world beyond their gates,” said NAICU President David Warren in announcing the project.
    Many of the community service and engagement activities of CIC institutions are highlighted on the CampusCares website (www.Campus Cares.org), which contains a comprehensive listing of service initiatives on campuses nationwide. Institutions are encouraged to participate in CampusCares by submitting information on their service and engagement activities for the website, drafting opinion pieces for local newspapers that includes examples of civic engagement/community service activities, and encouraging editorials in local newspapers saluting campus outreach activities.