Aug. 30, 2024
As the 2024 presidential election approaches, explore our student, faculty, and staff resources as you engage, make meaning, and prepare to vote. The Ginsberg Center works with our entire campus community to advance knowledge, skills, and commitment to socially responsible civic engagement. Democratic engagement—including non-partisan voter engagement, civics and media literacy, and dialogue across difference—are crucial components within the full scope of our civic engagement work.
Questions about Voting?
The Ginsberg Center is a partner in the UMICH Votes Coalition. For questions about how to vote or how to register to vote, for campus voting resources, and key dates, visit UMICH Votes.
Student Resources
Issues Exploration: Be an Informed Voter!
This curated list of learning resources will help learners understand the complexities of democratic systems, and critically examine important social issues. This list relies heavily on Research Guides prepared by U-M Libraries, as well as resources prepared by other University and external sources, to help you learn more about our democracy and the issues you care about.
Democratic Engagement & Voter Registration
Find information on the University's role in the Big Ten Voting Challenge, a nonpartisan breakdown of local and state issues, how to find your Representative, as well as information on your rights and our history as a nation.
Victors Voting Plan template
Create your own voting plan using this fillable PDF. This plan will help you keep track of your local polling location, the day and time you plan to vote in person, or the status of your absentee ballot.
Pathways to Civic Engagement and Community Change
Chart your own Pathway to being civically engaged, whether through Policy and Governance opportunities, or other ways to positively impact your communities.
Upcoming Events for Students
Why Vote? An Intergenerational Dialogue Series
- Sept. 12, 7 p.m., LSA Building Room 2001
- Sept. 25, 7 p.m., Location TBD
- Oct. 21, 7 p.m., Location TBD
What’s at Stake for Me in the 2024 Election?
- Sept. 10, 12 p.m., The Diag
- Sept. 24, 12 p.m., The Diag
- Oct. 8, 12 p.m., The Diag
- Oct. 22, 12 p.m., The Diag
Faculty & Staff Resources
Civic and Democratic Engagement Resources for Faculty & Staff
Looking for Civic and Democratic Engagement Resources? This resource provides quick links to information and guidance on topics including:
- Supporting Student Voting
- U-M Guidance on Political Campaigns
- Civic and Democratic Engagement Ideas for the Classroom
- Workshops for Instructors teaching during Election 2024
- And much more!
Student-facing slides for faculty
This slide deck from the Ginsberg Center contains pre-designed student-facing slides that U-M faculty and staff can use in courses, programs, and at events to 1) share nonpartisan voting information for Election 2024, and 2) encourage your students to participate in democratic processes, which is a nonpartisan activity. A U-M uniqname is required to access the slide deck and you’ll need to make a copy of the deck in order to select slides for your own use.
“How Much Time Do You Have?”
You can encourage students’ civic and democratic engagement in your courses and programs, no matter how much or how little time you have. Every contribution counts! Explore ways that faculty and staff can take action to promote civic & democratic engagement, organized by how much time you have available.
Strategies for Responding to Hot Moments - Election Edition handout
Language and facilitation strategies for responding to sudden or intense expressions of emotion in the classroom. From the Promoting Democracy Teaching Series workshop Making the Most of Hot Moments: Election Edition by Ginsberg Center & CRLT, offered 9/20/24 & 11/8/24.
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Explore more resources from our Promoting Democracy Teaching Series workshops.
Preparing to Teach During the 2024 Election, a blog post by CRLT and Ginsberg Center that outlines resources and strategies for teaching during the 2024 election season. Get a broad view of what to expect and an overview of some of the major resources available to instructors at U-M.
Upcoming Events for Faculty and Staff
Why Vote? An Intergenerational Dialogue Series
- Sept. 12, 7 p.m., LSA Building Room 2001
- Sept. 25, 7 p.m., Location TBD
- Oct. 21, 7 p.m., Location TBD
Framing and Facilitating High Stakes Discussions: Election Edition
- Sept. 24, 10 a.m., Zoom
- Oct. 21, 10 a.m., Zoom
Connecting Your Course to the 2024 Election
- Sept. 26, 1 p.m., Zoom
Making the Most of ‘Hot Moments’: Election Edition
- Sept. 20, 12 p.m., Zoom
- Nov. 8, 10 a.m., Zoom
What’s at Stake for Me in the 2024 Election?
- Sept. 10, 12 p.m., The Diag
- Sept. 24, 12 p.m., The Diag
- Oct. 8, 12 p.m., The Diag
- Oct. 22, 12 p.m., The Diag