TAMIU Annual Report 2022

UNIVERSITY OUTREACH This year, nine local community-serving agencies signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) affirming their commitment to Partnership TAMIU: An Alliance for Good. Signing community agencies included Altus Hospice, Catholic Charities Diocese of Laredo, Casa de Misericordia, Diocese of Laredo, Girl Scouts of Greater South Texas, Laredo Main Street, Mercy Ministries of Laredo, Next Gen America and Voz de Niños. Signature partners sign three-year MOAs with TAMIU for exclusive collaborative efforts. The agreements establish service opportunities that assist the agencies while enhancing student learning. These established partnerships affirm the University’s commitment to serving and improving its local community, and distinguish the TAMIU student experience, noted Mayra Hernández , TAMIU Student Conduct and Community Engagement director. “The greatest gift we can give others is our time. Through community engagement, we share valuable time with each other while strengthening the quality of life in our community. Our mission is to develop PARTNERSHIP TAMIU: AN ALLIANCE FOR GOOD AFFIRMS COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT life-long advocates and stewards to continue the mission of going beyond and truly making a difference in our community,” said Hernández. Launched in Fall 2014, Partnership TAMIU: An Alliance for Good is a nomination-based community engagement agreement enhancing existing relationships between TAMIU and external agencies. These efforts help community partners meet their mission and goals, promote the exchange of resources between the University and community agencies, and affirm a commitment to social responsibility by addressing issues of public concern. 27