AJCU Commission on Citizenship and Democracy Seeks to Form Students into Global Citizens
For 18 months, a team of faculty and administrators from Jesuit colleges and universities worked as members of the new AJCU Commission on Citizenship and Democracy: learn about their work and goals from Commission Co-Chair, and College of the Holy Cross professor, Daniel Klinghard.
Called to Action: Speaking Truth to Power at the University of San Francisco
As Jesuit, Catholic universities are called to educate and actively prepare students for democratic citizenship, learn how the University of San Francisco is engaging its campus community this fall through voting mobilization, difficult conversations, activism, and discernment.
Georgetown Students Reach Across the Aisle at National Conventions and On Campus
In the lead-up to the 2024 presidential election, the Georgetown Institute of Politics and Public Service is working to ensure students have the information they need to be educated voters — especially first-time voters.
Encouraging Engagement at Gonzaga University
Faculty across Gonzaga University will have classrooms full of students engaging with challenging questions this fall. Learn about two professors who are using election season as an opportunity to explore civil dialogue and teach collaboratively about campaigns and political communication.
Seeking the Common Good with Ignatian Civil Discourse at Loyola Chicago
How can Jesuit colleges and universities like Loyola University Chicago help our nation to continue as a pluralistic democratic republic committed to the best for all people? It all starts with the “presupposition” of good will from St. Ignatius of Loyola.
Marquette Cultivates Space for Civic Engagement in Presidential Election Year
Every election year, Marquette University works to improve voter engagement and increase voter participation across campus through cross-campus collaborations, robust volunteer efforts, civic engagement initiatives, and even providing transportation to polling locations.
Scranton Puts Democracy in Practice During a Pivotal Year
Tabling, presentations in first-year seminars, and social media campaigns are just some of the ways that The University of Scranton is helping students make voting into a lifelong practice.
Government Relations
In this election cycle, there is much talk about democracy: protecting it, defending it, and strengthening it. What makes democracy (and our government) work? Fundamentally, we do: and, as individuals, we are responsible for its health.