Participating in democratic political & deliberative processes, policymaking, & public governance.
- Vote in local and national elections. Visit UMICH Votes to learn more and register!
- Learn about the processes, policies, and concepts of democracy
- Engage in student governance (Central Student Government, School/College student government, Residence Hall Association, Fraternity & Sorority Life).
- Declare the Minor in Public Policy through the Ford School.
- Contact local and national elected officials to influence policy decisions using this government contact directory.
- Engage in or attend a Democracy Café, political debate, or town hall to learn about and discuss various issues, initiatives, or concerns.
- Spend a semester of study or summer internship in Washington, D.C.
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Join initiatives to support democratic engagement through the Ginsberg Center or join a politically-focused student organization.
- Contribute to the local Ann Arbor Comprehensive Plan
- Submit your ideas and vision for Ann Arbor's future by downloading their Meeting in a Box.
- Simply print out and complete the worksheet (individually or as part of a collective!) and submit to the Comprehensive Planning team using the instructions on the worksheet's final page.
Information about Politics and Governance Pathway for Academic Partners (Faculty & Staff)
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