Compassion Education Institution (CEI) — Application Form
Charter for Compassion | Compassion Transformation Institute (CTI)
Thank you for your interest in becoming a Compassion Education Institution, a designation that recognizes schools, colleges, universities, and learning communities committed to embedding compassion in teaching, leadership, and campus life.
This application should be completed by someone authorized to represent the institution (administrator, faculty member, staff leader, or Compassion Team coordinator).
Section 1 — Institution Information
Name of Institution:
Type of Institution (University, College, K–12, Seminary, Technical Institute, etc.):
Country:
City / Region:
Website:
Section 2 — Main Contact
Name:
Title / Role:
Email:
Phone:
Preferred method of communication: Email ☐ Phone ☐ Other ☐
Section 3 — Compassion Education Team
Please list the individuals who will serve as the core leaders of the compassion initiative on your campus.
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5. (optional)
Teams typically include 3–8 people and must include at least one student (for post-secondary institutions).
Section 4 — Commitment to Compassion
- Does your institution affirm its commitment to compassion? (select one)
☐ Yes, formally (resolution, mission statement, charter)
☐ Yes, informally
☐ In process
☐ Not yet, but planning to
- If your institution has an existing statement related to compassion, empathy, well-being, peace, or community service, please attach or provide a link:
Link / description:
- Briefly describe why your institution wishes to become a Compassion Education Institution (150–300 words):
Section 5 — Current Compassion-related Initiatives
Check all that currently exist on your campus (if any):
Service-learning programs YES ☐ NO ☐
Student leadership or peer support networks YES ☐ NO ☐
Social-emotional learning or well-being initiatives YES ☐ NO ☐
Interfaith or cultural dialogue programs YES ☐ NO ☐
Peace or global citizenship programs YES ☐ NO ☐
Community partnerships / volunteerism YES ☐ NO ☐
Compassion-related courses or modules YES ☐ NO ☐
Mental health / trauma-informed initiatives YES ☐ NO ☐
If there are additional relevant programs, please describe briefly:
Section 6 — Planned Compassion Actions
Please share two or three actions your Compassion Team is interested in exploring during the next 12 months. Examples include: Compassion Day, service project, compassion course module, Living Room Conversations, reflective practices, student ambassador program, etc.
- (optional)
These may evolve over time — this section is simply to understand your aims.
Section 7 — Support Requested from CEI / Charter for Compassion
Which types of support would be most helpful? (check up to 5)
☐ CBCT (Compassion Training)
☐ Community Resilience Model (CRM)
☐ ProSocial Education / cooperation systems
☐ Student leadership / youth program connections
☐ Circles of Trust / reflective practice
☐ Curriculum resources / guest speakers
☐ Access to global compassion education network
☐ Connection to Nobel Peace Laureates & youth organizations
☐ Annual Global Youth Conference participation
☐ Other (please describe):
Section 8 — Final Attestation
By submitting this application, the institution confirms its intention to:
- Foster compassion in learning, campus life, and community engagement
- Maintain an active Compassion Education Team
- Share one brief reflection/report each year
Name of individual submitting:
Role / position:
Date:
Digital signature (typed name is sufficient):
Submission
Please send completed application to:
education@charterforcompassion.org
Subject line: CEI Application — [Institution Name]
You will receive a follow-up message to schedule:
- a brief onboarding conversation
- access to CEI resources
- listing on the Charter’s global network (unless you prefer to wait)
Thank you!
Your commitment reflects a belief we share deeply:
Education shapes not only what students know — but who they become.
We are honored to welcome you into the global movement for compassion in education.
