President Thomas J. Haas has signed a new agreement strengthening the university's commitment to civic engagement.
Haas signed the Campus Compact 30th Anniversary Action Statement on Civic Engagement. The agreement includes five action statements that call for preparing students for civic engagement, creating partnerships and contributing to the strength and health of local communities.
Grand Valley is one of three pioneering institutions of higher education in Michigan to sign.
"The action statement is consistent with Grand Valley's 2016-21 strategic plan goals around civic engagement," said Haas. "Grand Valley is positioned as an institution to lead the way toward the institutionalization of civic engagement and toward demonstrating the positive impact that universities can have on our surrounding communities."
The document is a supplement to the Campus Compact President’s Declaration previously signed by Haas.
The Campus Compact 30th Anniversary Conference and President’s Summit will be held March 20 in Massachusetts.
