Resources

Welcome to a collection of essays by Claire Gaudiani, a leading thinker in social innovation, philanthropy, and civic engagement. Explore her profound insights that challenge and expand our understanding of the world

Developing a Vision

A framework is given for setting the vision of new leadership during the first two years of the presidency, with time frames and tasks to engage the community in its future.

Thinking about the why of giving

Life does not lay itself out on spreadsheets. Although fundraising management tools are critical, they cannot become so central that we forget the most important question: Why give at all?

The Synergies of Service

The demands that internal and external constituencies place on higher education and our moral commitment to educate for the good of others make this an excellent time to expand volunteer service. This article first appeared in the newsletter of Campus Compact.

Of Heart and Mind: The College and the City

The trend toward integrating learning and service is catching on at Connecticut College and on other campuses. This article originally appeared as a President’s Page in the fall 1994 issue of Connecticut College Magazine.

Learning To Serve, Serving To Learn

The discipline of service learning can be applied to all areas of study, and creates an environment where both faculty and students learn. Plenary address given at 15th Annual Lilly Conference on College Teaching, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, November 18, 1995.

Our Ailing Civil Society

A National Commission on American Civil Society should be created to foster discussion and study of American civic virtues. This article originally appeared as an Op-Ed in the April 3, 1996 edition of The Boston Globe.