American Democracy Project
The American Democracy Project (ADP) is a multi-campus initiative focused on higher education's role in preparing the next generation of informed, engaged citizens for our democracy. The project began in 2003 as an initiative of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), in partnership with The New York Times.
The goal of the American Democracy Project is to produce graduates who are committed to being active, involved citizens in their communities. The 230 participating colleges and universities, as members of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities, have been described as "Stewards of Place." As today's undergraduates complete their studies and return to their communities, universities must prepare the next generation of citizens to become tomorrow's "Stewards of Place."
Georgia College & State University has been an ADP institution since the organization's inception. Georgia College's ADP program includes lectures, symposia, public policy research, faculty and student projects, and several ongoing programs.
Civic Agency Initiative
Georgia College is one of sixteen ADP universities participating in a national ADP Civic Agency Initiative, a three-year research project dedicated to civic learning and public scholarship.
Global Citizenship Symposium
The ADP works with the GCSU International Education Center and academic schools and departments and plans an annual symposium dedicated to exploring aspects of global citizenship. The 2010 Global Citizenship Symposium will address human rights.
Global Citizenship Symposium
What Can I Do About Human Rights?
February 8 – 10, 2010
Times Talk
Times Talk is a weekly conversation among students, faculty, and staff around current events. Times Talk takes place every Wednesday from 12:30-1:30 pm in the lower level conference room of Beeson Hall.
What A Relief Alternative Spring Break
GCSU students participate in an annual ADP alternative spring break designed to help rebuild homes in communities damaged by hurricanes, tropical storms, and other natural disasters.
Public Achievement
Public Achievement is a youth civic engagement initiative focused on the most basic concepts of citizenship, democracy and public work. Public Achievement draws on the talents and desires of ordinary people to build a better world and to create a different kind of politics. Georgia College students serve as PA coaches through curricular and co-curricular endeavors. Public Achievement (PA) is associated with the GCSU Civic Agency Initiative.
