Civic Engagement & Education
Included in our mission is to promote civic engagement in New Jersey and ensure opportunities for civic education in and outside the classroom.
American Democracy Project
Established in 2003 as a nonpartisan initiative of AASCU in partnership with The New York Times, the American Democracy Project (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:
- Are empowered to be engaged and to lead in the future of our democracy
- Directly contribute to a more competitive workforce and a stronger local and national economy
- Have knowledge of the structures and processes of democracy and reflect on those processes
- Learn to develop civic skills of critical thinking, deliberation, thoughtful listening and dialogue, particularly with opposing views and perspectives
- Engage with their community
Legislator-in-Residence
The Legislator-in-Residence program brings New Jersey lawmakers to Stockton, allowing
them to engage with the students and faculty. Please stay tuned for updates in Spring
2025, and check out our previous events and highlights below:
