Navigating Civic Engagement in Universities

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This chapter explores the complexities of implementing democratic engagement initiatives in higher education, focusing on the varying perspectives of university leaders and faculty. It highlights resistance stemming from differing priorities and beliefs, while emphasizing the need for effective strategies to foster civil discourse amidst campus conflicts. Additionally, the chapter underlines the role of university presidents in promoting civic values and maintaining community connections during challenging times.

Yascha Mounk and Raj Vinnakota discuss how to build a healthy campus community (and keep it).

Raj Vinnakota is President of the Institute for Citizens & Scholars, co-founder of the SEED Foundation, and co-chair of the Civics and Civic Engagement Taskforce for the United States Congress Semiquincentennial Commission.

In this week's conversation, Yascha Mounk and Raj Vinnakota discuss the best strategies for building a campus environment conducive to genuine conversations and the free exchange of ideas and opinions; the key skills and knowledge required of administration, faculty, and students to become productive members of their campus communities; and how we can bridge the gap in civic knowledge and values that have contributed to a breakdown in constructive engagement.

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