The Talloires Network

The Talloires Network is a collective of individuals and institutions committed to promoting the civic roles and social responsibilities of higher education. Visit the Talloires Network website for more information.

History:

The conference gave rise to the Talloires Declaration on the Civic Roles and Social Responsibilities of Higher Education. All signatories of the Declaration have committed their institutions to educating for social responsibility and civic engagement, and to strengthening the application of university resources to the needs of local and global communities.

Read the 2005 Conference Report

Mission:

The Talloires Network is a collective of individuals and institutions committed to promoting the civic roles and social responsibilities of higher education. We work together to catalyze dialogue, research, and action to implement the recommendations of the Talloires Declaration.

“Our institutions recognize that we do not exist in isolation from society, nor from the communities in which we are located. Instead, we carry a unique obligation to listen, understand, and contribute to social transformation and development.”

            --The Talloires Declaration 2005

Values:

• Foster opportunities for mutual learning between institutions of higher education and communities
• Apply standards of excellence to community engagement work
• Seek diversity both in our membership and in our approach to civic engagement
• Work for international representation

Global Project:

The Talloires Network also invites members to participate in a Global Project to elevate literacy and education around the world. Universities on all continents collaborate on this initiative, working to maximize their individual and collective impacts. Read about Talloires Network member projects>>