Vision
We provide and support co-curricular opportunities which prepare students and inspire them to be engaged citizens and global leaders working to create a more just world.

Goals

1. Educate members of the TCU community about community service and service-learning;
2. Provide resources and advice on best practices to the TCU community and community members/agencies and intentionally partner with campus departments to fulfill our mission;
3. Connect TCU students, faculty and staff to service opportunities;
4. Provide opportunities for students to explore and develop their own definition of civic responsibility;
5. Provide opportunities for students to develop the requisite knowledge and skills for effective service;
6. Recognize individuals and agencies who exemplify an outstanding commitment to service and service-learning

Dr. Rosagela Boyd, Director
r.boyd@tcu.edu

Dr. Rosangela Boyd joined TCU in October of 2006.  Over the past 16 years, she has implemented various national and international service-learning projects as a faculty member in the College of Health Professions and a director of personnel preparation at the Institute on Disabilities at Temple University (PA).  She is a native of Brazil, where she completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education.  Her Master’s Degree and Ph.D. are both from Clemson University (SC) in Counseling and Guidance/Higher Education and Therapeutic Recreation, respectively. Her areas of expertise include disabilities, aging, health promotion and multicultural education.

Peter Thompson, Assistant Director
p.c.thompson@tcu.edu

Peter graduated from Texas Christian University in May of 2003 with a B.A. in Religion with a double minor in Economics and Business.  He entered graduate school at the University of Texas at Austin the following August in the Higher Education Administration, Master’s Program.   In the summer of 2004 he left Austin for the opportunity to be an Americorps* VISTA at Texas Christian University in the Office of Community Outreach in Student Development Services.  August of 2005, he transitioned into Program Coordinator in the Center for Community Involvement & Service-Learning focusing on the development of Service-Learning.  At the same time entered the University of North Texas in order to complete the Master’s in Higher Education.  Peter has moved into a full time position and his role includes the development of students through programs centered on community involvement.  With the completion of his Master's Degree, Peter has moved into the role of Assistant Director in December of 2006.

Amie Lewis , Americorps*VISTA

a.lewis@tcu.edu

Originally from Southern Illinois, Amie graduated from McKendree University in May 2005 with a B.A. in political science and a double minor in sociology and business administration.  After graduation, Amie served as an AmeriCorps*VISTA in Sheridan, Wyoming from November 2005-2006, working for a non-profit organization.  In February 2007, she travelled to South Korea to teach English as a second language for about eight months. Now, she is currently serving her second Americorps*VISTA term in the Center for Community Involvement and Service-Learning aiding in the College Student for a Day program, Frog House, and expanding service-learning on campus.

Terence Kennedy, Graduate Assistant
t.l.kennedy@tcu.edu

Growing up in both southern California and Fort Worth, Terence graduated from Texas Christian University, in May 2004, with a B.S. in psychology and a social work minor. After completing his term as Americorps*VISTA, Terence entered graduate school in TCU's School of Education and continues his work in the Center for Community Involvement & Service-Learning as a Graduate Assistant. Some of his duties include giving presentations about service and managing the TCU Go Center.