Community Partners
“We are caught in an inescapable network
of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny.”
–Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Spelman’s historic, 32-acre campus adjoins
both a vibrant scholarly community and
neighborhoods that lack the resources to live
up to their innate potential. Because Spelman
understands that the institution and community
must grow together, the College is committing
its considerable human and intellectual
resources to the development of a “greener,”
more livable, and secure environment.
What sets Spelman
Apart?
Every student
fulfills a
community
service
requirement,
beginning in her
first year. Our 80
Bonner Scholars
lead the way,
with at least
140 hours each
semester and
two summers of
service-related
internships. |
Strategic partnerships will enable us to
carry out our vision of a city that, like a Free
Thinking woman, exemplifies continued
intellectual growth, leadership, service, and
success. To generate environmental action
with our neighbors, Spelman will work with
local businesses and organizations to make
life here healthier and more sustainable.
By partnering with land and economic
developers, planners and environmentalists,
we intend to strengthen the community core
and revitalize our surrounding neighborhoods.
To nurture the abilities of local residents,
we plan to work with area businesses
and organizations to create skill-building
programs and developmental initiatives. With
community leaders, we will provide leadership
for implementing positive economic and social
change. Most fundamentally, we affirm our
ongoing collaboration as part of the Atlanta
University Center Consortium with the Atlanta
Police Department, and local residents to
maintain a safe, secure environment. Our
community partners’ GOALS are:
- Global perspective expressed through
sustainability initiatives developed
with Spelman
- Outreach through community service,
which aims to revitalize Atlanta communities
- Anchoring our College in the community
by enhancing the skills of those we serve
- Leadership development to implement
our shared vision for the surrounding
neighborhoods and raise the resources
that vision requires
- Safety and security of our community
through civic partnerships and alliances
with local leaders
