Rhode Island College Impact
We want our students to feel free to discuss their thoughts on controversial social and political issues in the classroom.
What We Do
The American Democracy Project fosters political and civic engagement in higher education.
Contact Information
- emailadp@ric.edu
Started in 2003, the American Democracy Project (ADP) at RIC is an affiliate of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities in partnership with the New York Times.
Who We Are
The American Democracy Project is a multi-campus initiative focused on public higher education’s role in preparing the next generation of informed, engaged citizens. Of the more than 220 colleges and universities in the country participating in the ADP, RIC is the only participant in Rhode Island. ADP at RIC is considered one of the leading programs in the country for political and civic engagement and is often used as the model for initiatives by other colleges.
Our Aim
The goal of Rhode Island College’s American Democracy Project is to produce active, involved citizens specifically through political engagement.
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Difficult Conversations
Faculty and staff will learn how to engage in difficult conversations:
- Facilitator Training Workshop: Date TBD
- September 16–17: Dialogic Classroom Workshop (for faculty and staff who teach in the classroom)
Please Note: For our prior and upcoming Facilitator Training Workshop, participants will use this Facilitator Training Handbook and Facilitator Training Posting Area.
A Look At Past Programs - Program Posters
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Some of the most important issues we all face-such as social justice, racism, institutional equity-may seem impossible to talk productively about across ideological and personal divides. Yet we must find ways to have those talks if we are to progress as a society, and a college is the ideal place to...
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