Introduction to the Talloires Network

Welcome Workshop, 18-21 Nov 2013, Cape Town S.A.The Youth Economic Participation Initiative

Introduction to the Talloires Network

A global coalition of engaged universities


Presentation Agenda

• Overview of the Talloires Network (TN) What is the TN?– What does the TN do?– Who are the TN’s members and partners?

• Questions from the Audience– Please hold all questions until the end


What is the Talloires Network (TN)?

• International association of institutions committed to strengthening the civic roles and social responsibilities of higher education

• Founded in 2005 in Talloires, France


“We believe that higher education institutions exist to serve and strengthen the society of which they are part. Through the learning, values and commitment of faculty, staff and students, our institutions create social capital, preparing students to contribute positively to local, national and global communities.”

-- Talloires Declaration on the Civic Roles and Social Responsibilities of Higher Education, 2005


What is the TN Secretariat?• Based at Tufts University• 5 full time staff members• 2 part time staff

members• 5 graduate assistants


Who is the TN Steering Committee?

• Anthony Monaco: President, Tufts University (USA)

• Olive Mugenda: Vice-Chancellor, Kenyatta University (Kenya)

• José María Sanz Martinez: Rector, Universidad Autonóma de Madrid (Spain)

• Jerome Slamat: Chairperson, South African Higher Education Community Engagement Forum (South Africa)

• Rafael Velasco: Rector, Universidad Católica de Corbóba

• John Wood: Secretary General, Association of Commonwealth University (UK)

• Mark Gearan: Chair; President, Hobart and William Smith Colleges (USA)

• Janice Reid: Vice-Chair; Vice-Chancellor, University of Western Sydney (Australia)

• Lisa Anderson: President, American University in Cairo (Egypt)

• Scott Cowen: President, Tulane University (USA)

• Sharifah Hapsah Shahabudin: Vice-Chancellor, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (Malaysia)

• Shamsh Kassim Lakha: Founding President, Aga Khan University; Member of Board of Governors, Higher Education Commission, Pakistan (Pakistan)

TN is governed by an elected Steering Committee, composed of 12 members from 9 countries around the world:



What Are the TN’s Goals?

• Foster connections between individuals and communities of practice to facilitate exchange of ideas and strengthen the global movement

• Generate, share, and use knowledge about university civic engagement

• Increase awareness and support for university civic engagement among communities, governments, funders and other stakeholders


What Are the TN Programs?

• Youth Economic Participation Initiative (YEPI)

• Annual MacJannet Prize for Global Citizenship

• University Volunteers Program

• Faculty and Staff Professional Development Program

• Action Research Program


MacJannet Prize for Global Citizenship

• Established in 2008 to:– Recognize strong commitments

to global citizenship – Provide financial support for

continued work of civic initiatives

• Funded by the MacJannet Foundation

• Only open to TN members• 2014 Nomination Deadline: January

24, 2014

2013 First Prize WinnerInternational Medical University, Malaysia


University Volunteers Program• Pilot program launched in 2013• Funded by Santander• Hosted by TN and Universidad

Autónoma de Madrid• Goal is to promote global civic

engagement and community building through the international exchange of student volunteers within Talloires Network member institutions


Faculty and Staff Professional Development Program

• Funded by the Pearson Foundation• Supported administratively by Innovations in Civic Participation (ICP)• Specific focus audience and skills are:

– Executives (Leadership and Management Skills and Strategy) – Faculty and Staff (Best Practices, Effective Techniques, Interventions and Models)

• Goal: Impart to participants skills and knowledge to – Expand/strengthen civic engagement efforts at their universities– Develop strategies/methods to promote institutional policy change and quality

improvement


Action Research Program

• Find research opportunities with existing TN programs and activities

• 3 key areas of research• Leaders in the Civic Engagement Movement Series• Focus on 16 programs in 12 countries: Malaysia,

Mexico, Egypt, Pakistan, Australia, Scotland, Chile, U.S.A, Burkina Faso, Rwanda, South Africa and Zimbabwe


What Are Other TN Activities?

• Leader Conferences• Monthly newsletter• Workshops and study tours


Who Are the TN’s Members?

Over 300 members in 71 countries with a combined student enrollment of over 7 million


Who Are the TN’s Regional Partners?


Questions or Comments?

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