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Local Organizations Mission Statement/Purpose West Virginia Campus Compact West Virginia Campus Compact (WVCC) serves as a coalition of colleges and universities whose mission is to promote a commitment to public and community service and to develop a lifelong service ethic. It works to cultivate service opportunities for students and develop academic programs and public policies that encourage and support community service. National Organizations Mission Statement/Purpose National Campus Compact Campus Compact is a national coalition of more than 900 college and university presidents committed to the civic purposes of higher education. To support this civic mission, Campus Compact promotes community service that develops students' citizenship skills and values, encourages partnerships between campuses and communities, and assists faculty who seek to integrate public and community engagement into their teaching and research. National Service-Learning Clearinghouse The Learn and Serve America National Service-Learning Clearinghouse (NSLC) supports the service-learning community in higher education, kindergarten through grade twelve, community-based initiatives and tribal programs, as well as all others interested in strengthening schools and communities using service-learning techniques and methodologies. The Clearinghouse stands ready to assist with materials, references, referrals, and information. Community Works On-Line Resource Center To promote exemplary Teaching Practices, Programs, and Models that help students become caring, responsible, and active members of their communities.  National Society for Experiential Education The mission of NSEE is to foster the effective use of experience as an integral part of education, in order to empower learners and promote the common good. The goals of the organization are: to advocate for the use of experiential learning throughout the educational system and the larger community; to disseminate information on principles of good practice and on innovations in the field; to enhance the professional growth and leadership development of our members; and to encourage the development and dissemination of research and theory related to experiential learning. Educators for Community Engagement Educators for Community Engagement is a national organization dedicated to service learning.  We are faculty and staff, community partners, and students working toward a common goal—increasing the practice of service-learning across the United States. University and College Service Learning Links Bentley College Service-Learning Center Indiana University, Bloomington Community Outreach & Partnerships in Service-Learning Tulane University Office of Service Learning University of California, Berkeley Service-Learning Research and Development Center