Citizens Campaign Events
The Citizens Campaign aims to educate all Americans to the fullness of their political power and to introduce them to the shared experience of public service performed by participating in No-Blame Problem Solving of public issues. They believe that this is the best way to expand our Country’s leadership and problem-solving capacity. They also believe that fairness in public policy is best achieved when all citizens have the know-how to fully exercise their political power. Finally, the Citizens Campaign believe that policy solutions requiring long term implementation, such as those addressing climate change, cyber security, and pandemic prevention, are best achieved when there is a No-Blame, solution-focused political culture. Learn more at: https://thecitizenscampaign.org/. See our co-sponsored events below.
HBCU/MSIs Neutrality vs. Morality
Date/Time: Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM ET
In the current political climate, many HBCU/MSIs are trying to find a safe, neutral position. As institutions founded to uplift marginalized communities, HBCUs have historically been the moral standard bearers in troubled times like today’s. However, we need moral paths that are strategic and powerful, not reckless. Join us to learn how HBCUs/MSIs can take on the challenges to our democracy without unnecessary risk.
This session will be of particular interest to H.R. and freshmen orientation leaders.
Moderated by Marybeth Gasman, Samuel DeWitt Proctor Endowed Chair in Education and Distinguished Professor, Rutgers University
Panelists:
- John S. Wilson, Higher Education Consultant and Former President, Morehouse College
- Vivian Fernandez, Senior Vice President for Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness, Rutgers University
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Closing the Civic Empowerment Gap
Date/Time: Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 1:00 PM ET
In her book No Citizen Left Behind, Meira Levinson outlines the dimensions of the civic empowerment gap in the U.S., one where students of color and students in under-resourced communities are much less likely to receive education in civic skills and knowledge. This translates into lower participation and poorer representation of their interests in government at every level. With this session, learn from Minority Serving Institution (MSI) leaders how civic skills training is being offered to students and to the broader community to address the civic empowerment gap. Hear about opportunities to bring this training to your institution through undergraduate curriculum, distance learning, professional development, and other programs.
Moderated by Marybeth Gasman, Samuel DeWitt Proctor Endowed Chair in Education and Distinguished Professor, Rutgers University
Panelists include
- Larry Johnson, President, Guttman Community College
- Veronica Reyna, Associate Director, Center for Civic Leadership, Rice University
- Rowena Tomaneng, President, San Jose City College
- Meira Levinson, Professor of Education; affiliate, Justice In Schools, Harvard Graduate School of Education
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Training Citizen Leaders at MSIs: Building Power Beyond the Ballot
Date/Time: August 17, 2023 at 1:00 PM ET
Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) have a mission to empower their students, not only as thinkers and workers but as citizen leaders who engage in public life “beyond the ballot.” MSIs play a crucial role in providing adult civic skills training that prepares people to use their power as citizens to make their communities stronger. In this session, MSI faculty and administrators have the opportunity to get a glimpse into Leadership and No-Blame Problem Solving training and hear about opportunities to bring these trainings to your institution through undergraduate curriculum, continuing education, professional development, and other programs.
Moderated by Marybeth Gasman, Samuel DeWitt Proctor Endowed Chair in Education and Distinguished Professor, Rutgers University
Panelists include:
- Harry Pozycki, Founder & Chairman, The Citizens Campaign
- Pamela E. Scott-Johnson, Co-Chair, The Citizens Campaign, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Spelman College
- Tonya Amankwatia, Assistant Vice Provost, Distance Education & Extended Learning, North Carolina A&T University
- Diane Hill, Assistant Chancellor, University-Community Partnerships, Rutgers University
