Engagement in Higher Education: Building a Federation for Action

On February 22, 23, and 24, 2006, leaders of 28 national organizations
gathered at the grounds of the Wingspread Conference facilities in Racine, Wisconsin. These leaders represent organizations and university programs whose efforts focus on enhancing and supporting partnerships between U.S. colleges and universities and communities through community engagement.

The purpose of the conference was to discuss a how these organizations
might, through their collective efforts, advance the higher education
engagement movement around the country. This document reflects the
ideas that emerged from the proceedings, and offers a blueprint for action to guide this national agenda into the future. (authors)