The Center for Public Service at Tulane University was established in 2006 as part of the university’s Renewal Plan, instituted after Hurricane Katrina. CPS supports a university curriculum and research agenda by uniting academics and action and encouraging students, faculty, and community partners to dedicate themselves to the transformation of civic life. At CPS, we provide a central location for community organizations and university members to connect, learn, and accomplish shared goals for public good and personal development. We offer opportunities for our partners to learn about potential university resources, working with students and faculty, leveraging existing assets to serve community needs, and developing the professional skills of their staff members. Our community partners are welcomed and encouraged to engage with Tulane through the Center for Public Service as we aspire to collaboratively develop relationships that benefit everyone. In line with the University’s Core Values, we uphold the following as the foundation and guiding principles for community-engagement at Tulane. • Diversity: Treating others with dignity and respect, encouraging expression, and developing understanding of and appreciation for differences and commonalities • Openness: Exchanging ideas and information openly and candidly to improve relationships and achieve mutual goals • Integrity: Acting ethically, responsibly and courageously to hold ourselves accountable to commitments and to doing what is right • Excellence: Performing at our very best and engaging issues as opportunities to learn, grow, and succeed • Community: Developing authentic, trusting relationships and participating in civic life
