Talloires Network of Engaged Universities

The Talloires Network of Engaged Universities is a growing global coalition of 445 university presidents, vice-chancellors and rectors in 92 countries who have publicly committed to strengthening the civic roles and social responsibilities of their institutions. It is the largest international network focused particularly on university civic engagement. Talloires pronunciation: Tal-wahr We work together to implement the principles of the Talloires Declaration, collaborating with communities and partners to confront societal challenges such as disease, famine, structural racism, gender oppression, economic inequality, climate change, and political polarization. We envision universities around the world as dynamic forces in their communities, incorporating civic engagement into their research and pedagogies — and building relationships through a productive exchange of knowledge, ideas, and practices. We recognize and celebrate the diversity of ethical approaches to university civic engagement. We support engagement in all its forms including community-based research, applied research, service-learning, experiential learning, extension, volunteerism, public service, policymaking, political activism, and social entrepreneurship. We strive to expand definitions of success in order to foster more inclusive and impactful university civic engagement. We advocate the most promising practices from our members, particularly those in the Global South. We strategically partner with national and regional networks for university civic engagement. In solidarity, we are building a global movement of civically engaged universities.