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Civic Engagement Corner

New York Institute of Technology is dedicated to uplifting and supporting change-makers, doers, and innovators from the moment they step on campus.

Civic and community engagement is a key part of this process, reminding everyone how they can—and should—be the change they want to see in the world.

Civic engagement describes the way citizens are involved in their communities. Citizenship does not refer only to what your passport says; you are also a citizen of your neighborhood, Ä¢¹½´«Ã½, your individual classes, your discipline, and more. Civic engagement involves a wide variety of activities. There are easy ways to get started, and many people are already engaged, even if they don’t know it. Volunteering, reading, attending meetings, joining your professional association, voting, and signing a petition are all civic engagement activities.  

Heightening the political awareness of our campus community will allow our ambitious students to give back to their communities well beyond the scope of their careers!  

The Civic Engagement Corner will host a library of growing resources and links to ensure that eligible members of the Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ community are registered to vote, promote a higher sense of civic responsibility and political awareness, and encourage critical dialogue on campus.

Civic Engagement and Microcredential Canvas Course

This course, based on The Haas Center for Public Service at Stanford University framework for social change, was developed to increase and incentivize Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ student civic engagement, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills through a microcredential program. Earn microcredentials for completing specific skills, courses, or achievements. Enroll in the Pathways to Civic Engagement and Public Service microcredential through Canvas.

Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Votes

Learn how to get involved:

  • Look out for flyers and emails related to our “̹½´«Ã½ Votesâ€� initiative.
  • Sign up for the Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Voting Taskforce.

Resources

NOTE: All resources are non-partisan.

  • : Main hub for all elections in New York State.
  • : Register to vote, check registration status, and find out what is on your ballot.
  • : Free mini-courses and resources on U.S. civics.
  • : Information, resources, and links related to all major civic holidays such as National Voter Registration Day and Constitution Day.
  • : Consistent non-partisan collaborator in Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ civic engagements with key resources.
  • : A bias checker and comparison of popular news sites.
  • : A resource library featuring civic information, including:
    • : Connects the content of your major to ballot issues and candidates.
    • : Resources related to connecting STEM to civic engagement efforts.
    • Local Election Engagement Guide: A go-to resource for engaging students in nonpartisan ways in state and local elections happening throughout the year. 
  • : A non-partisan newsletter including opinions from the left, right, and center, so you can decide.
  • : What’s a disagreement you can’t get out of your head? When We Disagree highlights the arguments that stuck with us, one story at a time.

Events

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