IUPUI is Indiana's premier urban research university. The campus enrolls more than 30,000 students in 21 schools and academic units.
Political Engagement
American Democracy Project
As a member of AASCU (American Association of State Colleges and Universities), IUPUI actively participates in the American Democracy Project.
IUPUI's Involvement in ADP
- Political Engagement Project (PEP)
IUPUI was selected as one of 9 campuses to take part in this project and was featured in the monograph, "Educating Students for Political Engagement." - e-Citizenship Initiative
IUPUI was selected as one of 36 campuses to explore the interface of technology and civic action. Currently, a team of IUPUI faculty and students are working to create an e-Democracy Plaza as a part of this initiative. - Constitution Day
Democracy Plaza and other campus groups plan events in support of the annual Constitution Day. - IUPUI ADP committee
A group of faculty, staff and students meet several times a semester to discuss and coordinate civic engagement efforts on campus. - National ADP conference
Faculty, staff and students give presentations annually at the conference. Democracy Plaza has been identified as a signature practice by ADP and a prototype was featured at the national conference.
More about ADP
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 over 220 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."
Since its inception, ADP has hosted five national and eleven regional meetings, a national assessment project, and hundreds of campus initiatives including voter education and registration, curriculum revision and projects, campus audits, specific days of action and reflection (MLK Day of Service, Constitution Day), speaker series, and many recognition and award programs.
