The free exchange of ideas is a cornerstone of liberal education. Communicating persuasively, disagreeing courteously, and engaging respectfully across the ideological spectrum, are essential skills for the thriving of a democratic society. Differences of opinion must be treated as opportunities to learn and grow.
- Suzanne Rivera
Activation Plan
Below is an overview of some campus activities:
- Reduce the Rancor campaign is a collaboration with local government leaders, other Minnesota colleges, and the nonprofit organization Braver Angels to focus on civil discourse and respect during the 2024 election year.
- Congress to Campus brings college students around the country into contact with former Members of Congress campuses to model respectful dialogue.
- The Kofi Annan Institute for Global Citizenship’s Community Engagement Center conducts voter education and outreach and facilitates campus-wide collaboration related to elections and democracy.
Suzanne Rivera
President, Macalester College
Join the growing consoritum of campus leaders urgently committed to collectively restoring higher education’s role in democracy.
Suzanne Rivera
President, Macalester College
Below is an overview of some campus activities:
- Reduce the Rancor campaign is a collaboration with local government leaders, other Minnesota colleges, and the nonprofit organization Braver Angels to focus on civil discourse and respect during the 2024 election year.
- Congress to Campus brings college students around the country into contact with former Members of Congress campuses to model respectful dialogue.
- The Kofi Annan Institute for Global Citizenship’s Community Engagement Center conducts voter education and outreach and facilitates campus-wide collaboration related to elections and democracy.
The free exchange of ideas is a cornerstone of liberal education. Communicating persuasively, disagreeing courteously, and engaging respectfully across the ideological spectrum, are essential skills for the thriving of a democratic society. Differences of opinion must be treated as opportunities to learn and grow.
- Suzanne Rivera