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ladbrokes立博中文版, we focus on innovative ways to engage and educate students and the community on the importance of democratic engagement and social responsibility at the local, state and national levels of democracy. 我们优先考虑教育, awareness and action regarding the issues of systemic racism and bias that impact civic and democratic pathways and opportunities; we strive to develop strategies to identify and remove barriers.

民主参与 is the engagement of citizens in public life and in government through political institutions, 组织及活动.

BSU投票标志
A collection of resources to help voters, new and seasoned, navigate local and federal elections. Find out more about how to register in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, 以及如何通过邮件投票, how to research candidates and issues, and how to manage anxiety related to the election.
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国家学习研究, Voting and Engagement (NSLVE) offers colleges and universities an opportunity to learn their student registration and voting rates and, 有兴趣的校园, a closer examination of their campus climate for political learning and engagement and correlations between specific student learning experiences and voting.

You may access BSU's NSLVE Reports at AllInChallenge.org»

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BSU has developed a Civic Action Plan to guide our work with goals of civic learning, political engagement and college student voter participation. 的 action plan is reviewed and updated every two years.

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学术活动

政治科学

Department of 政治科学 at ladbrokes立博中文版's goal is to introduce students to the discipline of political science and prepare them for the profession of governance and leadership roles while building a strong liberal arts and technology based education.

 

民主治理 & 领导力项目

Established within the BSU Department of 政治科学 in 1997, the 民主治理 and 领导力项目 促进研究, teaching and policy application while engaging with the economic, 文化, civic and political life of our Southeastern Massachusetts community.

学生的参与

MRISJ研究员

A cohort of Justice Fellows, employed through the Martin Richard Institute for 社会正义, focus on civic engagement and voter education. Justice Fellows organize campus initiatives and campaigns to promote awareness and mobilize their peers to become more civically engaged.

 

学生组织

Through the Center for Student Engagement, students have the opportunity to 参加学生组织 that focus on advocacy efforts on a wide range of topics. 

 

学生会协会

学生会协会 (SGA) is a student body dedicated to serving the collective interests of the BSU community, preparing the community for effective living in a democratic society, advocating for the students' rights and needs, and encouraging self-reliance in the Association's search for truth and justice.

 

宿舍楼协会

宿舍楼协会 (RHA) at BSU is a student-run organization dedicated to enhancing the residential experience. This is achieved through community development and governance within the residence halls in partnership with the Office of Residence Life and Housing. 的 RHA is devoted to providing resources, 参与的机会, and leadership development for all resident students, while fostering a platform for networking, 倡导和参与.

社区 & 大学的人际关系

Bridgewater Communities for Civil Rights

Bridgewater Communities for Civil Rights is a community-based organization dedicated to defending the rights of all persons, while fostering open communication, providing opportunities to examine issues of social justice, and advocating for the elimination of bias and racism.

 

ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge

BSU is a participating campus in the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge. 的 ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge is a national awards program that empowers colleges and universities to achieve excellence in nonpartisan student democratic engagement. By recognizing colleges and universities for their commitment to increasing student voting rates, the ALL IN Challenge encourages higher education institutions to help students form the habits of active and informed citizenship, make democratic participation a core value on their campus, and cultivate generations of engaged citizens who are essential to a healthy democracy.