American Democracy Project
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About Us
HistoryThe American Democracy Project (ADP) is a university-wide initiative designed to prepare the next generation of informed, engaged citizens for our democracy. The goal of the American Democracy Project is to produce university graduates who are committed to being active citizens in their communities with civic knowledge, skills, and values. The American Democracy Project initiative provides numerous civic and political engagement activities that challenge and encourage students to find their place and make a difference.
The American Democracy Project was started at Fort Hays State University in 2004 and placed within the Center for Civic Leadership, which houses four organizations dedicated to increasing civic education and engagement at all levels of citizenship. The national initiative of the American Democracy Project was created by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) in 2003 to prepare the next generation of informed, engaged citizens for our democracy. FHSU is one of two participating universities in Kansas.
MissionThe mission of the Fort Hays State University American Democracy Project is to promote civil discourse, education, and engagement at the local, state, and national levels of government. Learn more about our partnerships and resources that make this possible!
National InitiativeThe American Democracy Project is a network of more than 250 state colleges and universities (in 46 states and the District of Columbia) focused on public higher education’s role in preparing the next generation of informed, engaged citizens for our democracy. ADP was established in 2003 as a nonpartisan initiative of AASCU in partnership with The New York Times.
The goal of the American Democracy Project is to produce college and university graduates who are equipped with the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and experiences they need to be informed, engaged members of their communities.
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How to Reach Us
Department of Political Science
Fort Hays State University
600 Park Street
Rarick Hall 328
Phone: 785-628-4425
polisci@fhsu.edu
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