College Presidents for Civic Preparedness equips Gen Z to thrive in a complex and divided country
Convened by the Institute for Citizens & Scholars, this coalition of 100+ campus leaders from diverse ideologies, backgrounds, and institutions is committed to transforming campuses into civic development hubs.
Our top priority is preparing students to learn to engage across divides, discern fact from fiction, and solve problems collaboratively.
The Civic Commitments
Presidents make the following Civic Commitments to our students, our academic communities, and the democratic society we serve:
Momentum on Campuses
Explore the latest news, storytelling, and research advancing the principles of free expression, civil discourse, and critical inquiry on campuses.

Civic Commitments Take Center Stage: College Presidents Launch National Campaign

Unscripted Campus Conversations

Just released – From Polarization to Progress: College Presidents Join Forces

College Presidents for Civic Preparedness featured on NPR Weekend Edition

Can You Teach Free Speech? These Colleges Are Trying.
