Beyond the on-campus community lie the many other constituencies of the College of William and Mary, among them its alumni, parents and donors, its neighbors on the Peninsula, and the citizens of the Commonwealth. The College has a responsibility to serve and to communicate well with all these groups, whose interest, concern and support are a critical part of the College's strength and continued well-being. The commitment to service recognizes an obligation to bring the knowledge, expertise and resources of the College to bear upon educational, social and economic problems of our state and nation. The Committee believes that by working in partnership with other educators and civic and business leaders, our own knowledge and programs will be enhanced.