Benefits to members

General Benefits to those at PCTN’s Member Institutions

Eligibility to apply for the annual MacJannet Prize, which provides monetary awards and public recognition for innovative and effective university civic engagement programs
Connections to peers (administrators, staff, faculty, and students) at institutions around the world who have similar interests in civic engagement
Opportunities for joint initiatives, including institutional partnerships and regional conferences
Access to a shared global platform, through our website, newsletter, and other communication tools, to increase the visibility of your university’s civic engagement work
Access to expertise on civic engagement through online toolkits and resources
Announcements of opportunities that may be of interest to specific universities, such as grant opportunities and regional conferences
Scholarship opportunities to students of member institutions
Access to information on civic engagement and experiential learning, which builds critical thinking skills, leadership skills, and a sense of social responsibility amongst the community of the institution including students, staff and faculty

Benefits to University Administrations

Connection to a body of expertise to support the process of building a civic engagement and social responsibility agenda
Possibility of partnering with another university through the network
Public relations and media links and the opportunity to publicize your civic engagement work
International credentials – being a member of an international network helps build your institution’s community engagement brand

Benefits to Program Administrators

Access to resources and expertise through our website and through partnership programs between universities
Guidance and tools for an institutional self-assessment and planning process centered on civic engagemen