State Campuses Support Community Service

In 1993 presidents of Montana colleges and universities – knowing that many students were involved in community service – set up a structure to support them and to encourage others to become involved.

They formed the Montana Campus Compact http://www.mtcompact.org , which now comprises 17 state colleges and universities and is headquartered at The University of Montana.

Today, the work of MTCC continues to create lasting change throughout Montana and to help students become lifelong citizen-leaders.

A highlight of MTCC for students is the Campus Corps Program, an affiliate of the AmeriCorps National Service Program.

Now in its 11th year, the Campus Corps Program meets critical community needs throughout the state by connecting students with service opportunities.

This year, 11 Montana colleges and universities have Campus Corps Program members working for local nonprofits, K-12 schools and government agencies in their communities.

Contact: Debbie Saylor, Campus Corps team leader, Montana Campus Compact, (406) 243-5177, ext. 3, [email protected].

Full Story: http://news.umt.edu/index.asp?sec=1&too=100&eve=8&dat=1/9/2006&npa=1017