The University of Michigan delivers a world-class education to students, preparing them with critical knowledge, skills, and opportunities to be leaders in an increasingly complex world. Catalyzing and supporting students as they build the knowledge, skills, and agency for full participation in civic life must be a fundamental part of that education.
The Ginsberg Center works with students, faculty, and staff across campus 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.
We provide resources to empower students and support faculty and staff so they can effectively engage in the democratic process.
Pathways to Civic Engagement & Community ChangeThe Pathways offer students multiple, intersecting possibilities by which they can engage in and contribute to communities to further U-M’s mission and exercise their own power to create a better world. There is also a complementary faculty & staff resource that offers strategies to support these pathways.
This content is adapted from a three-part series co-developed by Ginsberg Center and CRLT outlining strategies and resources for instructors teaching about the 2020 Election. For reproduction and permissions, please contact or ginsberg.engage@umich.edu
We offer multiple ways for students to engage in the democratic process to build their knowledge, skills, and agency for full participation in civic life.
Resources for faculty, staff and GSIs to help students draw connections between policy or legislation and course content, disciplinary questions or field-related priorities.
Learn more about how to register and vote.
Explore this curated list of learning resources to help understand the complexities of democratic systems, and critically examine important social issues.
