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Presidents

Developing Effective Citizens for a Polarized Country

College Presidents for Civic Preparedness is a coalition of over 100 campus leaders from diverse ideologies and institutions nationwide, united in preparing students for active civic engagement in today’s complex and divided country.

Our priority is ensuring students gain the skills and opportunities to engage in difficult conversations on issues like global conflicts, identity, reproductive rights, climate change, and economic security. These skills empower students to navigate and contribute to society, both personally and professionally.

Guided by three Civic Commitments, presidents collaborate to share insights, address challenges, and create programming aligned with their unique missions, empowering students to engage thoughtfully with the world.

founding member

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Martha Pollack, Cornell University

Rochelle Ford, Dillard University

Barbara Altmann, Franklin & Marshall College

Jack DeGioia, Georgetown University

Kathleen Murray, Hamline College

Charlie King, James Madison University

Jenifer Ward, Luther College

Laurie Patton, Middlebury College

Judy Olian, Quinnipiac University

Grant Cornwell, Rollins College

Jonathan Holloway, Rutgers University

Robert Jones, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Father John Jenkins University of Notre Dame

Brad Carson, University of Tulsa

Jim Ryan, University of Virginia