Institute for Citizens & Scholars

🎉 We’re proud to announce the national expansion of College Presidents for Civic Preparedness! Convened by Citizens & Scholars, this unique consortium brings together diverse college presidents to advance free expression, civil discourse, and critical inquiry on their campuses – essential civic norms to prepare students for democratic life. Initially launched with 15 members in August 2023, the initiative has accelerated momentum and grown to include 61 presidents. Together, these institutions serve a critical mass of over 452,000 students! Members champion the Civic Commitments and are working together to ensure young people are ready to lead our democracy into the future. Amidst the headlines today, this work has never been more important. Learn more: https://buff.ly/3vZv3VS #CSCollegePresidents

🚨 Big News! 🚨 We're excited to announce that the College Presidents for Civic Preparedness inaugural progress report has just been released! In an exceptionally difficult year for higher education, college presidents have been leading meaningful change. Here's just a few of the highlights: 🎓 The coalition has grown from 15 to 77 members by June 30, representing 530,000 students across 30 states & D.C., in private and public institutions. 🎓 All member institutions are taking bold steps — offering civil discourse courses, launching new civic research and initiatives, hosting speaker series and debates, and/or organizing civic and political engagement events. 🎓 Every president is committed to equipping students with the skills, social support, and motivation to engage in civil discourse. By the end of 2025, 20% of members will reach every undergrad student on their campuses. See the incredible work these institutions are doing and what's next for the coalition: https://buff.ly/3X5aH8e #CSCollegePresidents

🎉 Congratulations Summer 2024 Civic Spring Fellows! The new class of 11 Fellows are from two project teams in New Jersey tackling issues related to youth empowerment, career education, school board elections, and voter education. Fellows receive funding and support to develop a greater sense of efficacy, strengthen their abilities to affect positive change, practice collaborative problem-solving, and share their knowledge and skills with their peers and communities. We're excited to see all they will accomplish! https://buff.ly/3YFrlfM

🎉 We are excited to announce a new group of 24 presidents have joined College Presidents for Civic Preparedness! This consortium of 9️⃣2️⃣ leaders from diverse institutions nationwide are uniting to advance higher education’s pivotal role in preparing students to be engaged citizens. Together, they represent over 556,000 students! California State University San Marcos Clark University Davidson College Delta College Franklin & Marshall College Goshen College Haverford College Kenyon College La Roche University Lewis & Clark College Manhattanville University Massachusetts College of Art and Design Mount St. Joseph University Muhlenberg College Muskingum University Oakland University Ohio Northern University Otterbein University SUNY Brockport Rhodes College Salem College University of Tennessee, Knoxville West Los Angeles College Xavier University Learn more: https://buff.ly/46CAvfc

Looking forward to our partnership with Rollins College and this national conference on critical issues facing our democracy. Submit your application to serve on a panel by September 15!

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 Emmy-nominated host of the PBS show America Outdoors, the incredible Baratunde Thurston, joined us on Preamble! 🎙️ Rajiv V. digs deep with Baratunde into the "soil" of our democracy, exploring why it's more than just transactional. They also discuss the power of embracing discomfort, and why he's optimistic about our democratic future. Don't miss this inspiring conversation—watch the full interview now: https://buff.ly/3yqYKQQ

The resurgence of student activism has ignited a crucial conversation about the role of universities in fostering civic engagement. University of Denver Chancellor Haefner & Rutgers University President Holloway, members of College Presidents for Civic Preparedness, share insights on navigating the complexities of free speech, protests, & the search for common ground in a divided world. Check full the conversation on The Open Mind ⤵️ #CivicLearning #Civics #Democracy #CivicEducation #CSCollegePresidents

🎬 Congrats to Emory University filmmaker David Barba, who was named a 2024 Mellon Emerging Faculty Leader! Barba's documentary film "Regreso/Return" sheds light on the untold stories of Mexican women who were brought to the U.S. as children and later deported as adults. The film follows their journeys as they navigate the challenges of rebuilding their lives in a country that feels foreign to them.

Step into the June 2024 Faculty Institute—part of College Presidents for Civic Preparedness—where educators from across the country came together to enhance their skills in fostering civil discourse: https://buff.ly/3y4LD7P #CivicEngagement #HigherEducation #FacultyLeadership #CivicLearning

7️⃣ 1️⃣ presidents have now joined the College Presidents for Civic Preparedness consortium! These leaders represent diverse institutions from around the country and are championing critical inquiry, free expression, and civil discourse on their campuses. Learn more: https://buff.ly/3zZY4Cj #CSCollegePresidents