Civic Engagement & Voting Resources
Included in our mission is promoting civic engagement in New Jersey and ensuring opportunities for civic education both in and outside the classroom.
Announcing: What Does America Mean to You? Spring 2026 Art Contest
July 4th, 2026 will be the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The Hughes Public Policy Center is partnering with Student Development to run an art contest, open to all Stockton students. We invite you to submit visual art that reflects on this milestone and offers your own answer to “What Does America Mean to You?”
Art works for consideration: 2-dimensional digital art (high resolution printed works) or original printmaking, painting, drawing, photo works. No 3-dimensional, video or audio work will be accepted. No AI generated content. Maximum dimensions: 20” x 30”. Learn more here.
Submission deadline: Wednesday April 22, 2026 end of day (5pm)
All artists should complete the submission form linked below by the April 22nd deadline, even if you submit your artwork in the SOBL office:
Questions? Please contact Dr. Claire Abernathy, Assistant Director for Civic Engagement at the Hughes Center for Public Policy (claire.abernathy@stockton.edu).
Announcing: Applications are being accepted now for the new Stockton Votes Fellows program!
Click below for more information and the application due May 31, 2026 end of day (5pm)
Since 2003, Stockton has been a part of the American Democracy Project (ADP), a nonpartisan initiative of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) to enhance civic engagement in higher education.
ADP is a network of nearly 300 state colleges and universities collaborating to deepen the impact public higher education institutions have on preparing students who:
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Are empowered to be engaged and to lead in the future of our democracy
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Directly contribute to a more competitive workforce and a stronger local and national economy
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Have knowledge of the structures and processes of democracy and reflect on those processes
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Learn to develop civic skills of critical thinking, deliberation, thoughtful listening and dialogue, particularly with opposing views and perspectives
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Engage with their community
