Through a philanthropic gift from the Boeing Company, we were able to launch the Civic Engagement for the 21st Century Project at the Evans School in 2006.
The goal of the project is to create a new model of civic engagement that makes use of available forms of communication today.
A number of social and political forces in the world today inhibit our ability to find shared values and develop creative solutions to critical political problems. These forces include:
The research involved in designing the model will generate new knowledge about how to improve democratic governance through effective dialogues between citizens, policymakers, and stakeholders.
Citizens who want more knowledge and control over their future, and leaders who are seeking to better serve citizens and manage the political risks associated with change.
Find out more about the five core principles of civic engagement providing the foundation and scope for the project.