TRANSFORM MID-ATLANTIC INC

CONVENING the MD, DC, DE, WV, & NORTHERN VA HIGHER EDUCATION COMMUNITY to ADVANCE the PUBLIC PURPOSES of HIGHER EDUCATION: As the largest higher education association in the Mid-Atlantic region, TMA regularly convenes member institution presidents, senior leaders, faculty, students, community leaders, and corporate partners, and other representatives to deepen the commitment of colleges and universities to their public missions that seek to (1) advance equitable and sustainable campus-community partnerships; (2) develop the next generation of engaged democratic and global citizens; and (3) catalyze positive social change through civic and community engaged programs, research, learning, and service. To accomplish this aspect of its mission, TMA hosts regular meetings for a Senior Advisory Group for Engagement, an annual Service-Learning and Civic Engagement Conference, institutes, a diverse array of engaging workshops and conversations, and professional development opportunities for member and non-member campus stakeholders and their community partners. Additionally, TMA facilitates an annual civic fellowship program for student leaders from throughout the region to participate in a year of leadership development through guest speaker sessions, a retreat, and capstone project.

BUILDING CAMPUS COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS to ADDRESS POVERTY and CREATE THRIVING COMMUNITIES: TMA provides 30-38 AmeriCorps VISTA sub-grants (VALUED AT OVER $2,100,000) to member institutions and non-profit organizations in the Mid-Atlantic region. Through this grant, the full-time TMA VISTA program coordinators develop and expand anti-poverty partnerships between higher education institutions together with community-based organizations, non-profits, local schools, and/or school systems. TMAs survey data estimates that MEMBER INSTITUTIONS STUDENTS CONTRIBUTE OVER $600,000,000 IN SERVICES TO THE REGION ANNUALLY. Projects include college access & completion, food security, workforce development, mentoring, financial literacy, veterans initiatives, creating heathy and sustainable communities, etc. Through its Taskforces, Equity Conversation Series, Civic Education Series, K12/P20 Education Groups, Institutes, and other professional development opportunities, TMA provides resources to institutionalize and celebrate an inclusive, diverse culture through which all members of our communities can serve, fully participating in civic and community engagement initiatives. TMA advises senior leaders and partners on how to use these programs and partnerships to measure and demonstrate the fulfillment of campus missions and strategic priorities vis--vis accreditation through MSCHE.