Campus Compact has spent the past thirty years advancing a national agenda for the civic engagement of higher education. With its membership of more than 1,100 college and university presidents and chancellors who are committed to fulfilling the public purpose of higher education, Campus Compact is the only national higher education association dedicated solely to campus-based civic engagement. We envision colleges and universities as vital agents and architects of a diverse democracy, committed to educating students for responsible citizenship in ways that both deepen their education and improve the quality of community life. Campus Compact promotes community engagement that develops students' citizenship skills, helps campuses forge effective democratic community partnerships, and provides resources and training for faculty seeking to integrate civic and community-based learning into the curriculum.

Campus Compact is proud to sponsor Service-Learning Essentials: Questions, Answers, and Lessons Learned. Campus Compact has been a leader in institutionalizing engaged practices across campuses since our founding in 1985. We believe it is integral for higher education to deeply involve students and faculty in community engagement. Service-learning is a key component in achieving this goal. In addition to being identified as a high-impact educational practice, service-learning is the most widespread pedagogy for civic engagement. It also serves as a catalyst for broader and deeper institutional engagement. However, service-learning must be done well if it is to achieve its potential. We must continually seek ways to improve our practice.

By sharing her experience, Dr. Jacoby provides valuable insight into challenges our members face. The reflective nature of this publication provides all of us involved in creating engaged campuses the opportunity to advance our efforts. The topics covered in this book are critical for the success of service-learning practice. Its innovative Q&A format also allows readers to easily access the fundamental principles and practices of service-learning and also to dive down into important issues that arise in service-learning. Additionally, the extensive referencing provides readers of any level many opportunities for further learning. Service-Learning Essentials: Questions, Answers, and Lessons Learned is a crucial resource for professionals in the field.

To learn more about Campus Compact and see our resources on service-learning, please visit www.Compact.org.