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The Haas Center for Public Service opens in a new tab is the hub of Cardinal Service at Stanford University, inspiring the Stanford community to realize a just and sustainable world through service, scholarship, and community partnerships. Affiliated with both the Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education and the Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Education, the center connects students, faculty, and government or community organizations to address pressing global challenges, including educational equity, environmental justice, public health, and civic engagement.
Through Cardinal Service, the Haas Center helps students make service an essential and transformative part of their Stanford education. This university-wide effort is structured around four core pillars:
Cardinal Quarter: Funded, full-time, quarter-long public service fellowships and internships locally, nationally, and globally.
Cardinal Courses: Community-engaged learning courses that integrate academic coursework with public service.
Cardinal Commitment: Sustained service with a student group or community organization over multiple quarters or years.
Cardinal Careers: Resources, advising, and fellowships to help students integrate public service into their professional lives post-graduation.
The Haas Center’s vision and philosophy opens in a new tab are grounded in the Principles of Ethical and Effective Service opens in a new tab. Developed in collaboration with community partners, these principles guide students, faculty, and staff in building mutually beneficial, respectful, and sustainable partnerships. By emphasizing humility, preparation, reciprocity, and continuous reflection, the center ensures that Stanford’s service efforts are responsive to community-identified needs and contribute to long-term, equitable progress.
