[2] During his time at IU, Ehrlich helped to increased overall retention rates, especially among minority students.
IU President Myles Brand said that, "Tom Ehrlich's leadership raised the level of visibility and enhanced the success of service learning programs on all our campuses.
This award will honor his legacy and recognize faculty who continue to show leadership in this area.
Erhlich was appointed by President Bill Clinton as a member of the Board of Directors of the Corporation for National and Community Service, serving from 1994 to 1997 and 1998 to 2002.
Ehrlich has served as author, co-author, or editor of fourteen books during his academic career.