Duke POLIS

Prepares future political leaders and fosters civic engagement through student programs at Duke University

Primary audience
College Students
Work area
Civic Education
Topic
Political Leadership
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About Organization

Duke POLIS prepares future political leaders and develops engaged citizens through innovative student programs. Based in Durham, NC, the organization sponsors Duke Votes to promote voter registration and turnout, offers congressional intern training, and hosts programs addressing redistricting, political polarization, voting rights, and global politics. Founded in 2015, the organization serves the Duke University community.

What They Focus On

Political Leadership Development

Training the next generation of political leaders through mentorship, internships, and professional development programs

Voter Engagement

Promoting democratic participation through voter registration drives, turnout campaigns, and civic education initiatives

Cross-Partisan Dialogue

Facilitating constructive conversations on polarization, redistricting, voting rights, and contemporary political challenges

How They Work

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  • 01

    Student Outreach

    Identify and recruit Duke students interested in political engagement and civic leadership development

  • 02

    Training Programs

    Deliver congressional intern training and leadership development through structured educational programs

  • 03

    Voter Mobilization

    Execute Duke Votes campaigns to register voters and increase turnout in campus elections

  • 04

    Dialogue Facilitation

    Host forums addressing political polarization, voting rights, and other contemporary political issues

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Duke POLIS

Duke Votes

Campus-wide initiative promoting voter registration and turnout among Duke University students and community members

Congressional Intern Training

Professional development program preparing students for congressional internships and careers in public service

Political Engagement Forums

Educational programs addressing redistricting, political polarization, voting rights, and global political issues

Civic Leadership Development

Training and mentorship programs cultivating the next generation of engaged citizens and political leaders

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Duke POLIS.

Team information not available.

Milestones

2015

Polis Founded

2015

Duke POLIS established to prepare future political leaders and foster civic engagement

2015

Duke Votes Launch

2015

Initiated campus voter registration and turnout program for Duke University community

Recent

Congressional Training Added

Recent

Launched new congressional intern training program for students pursuing public service careers

Contact

Get in touch with Duke POLIS

Email

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Durham, NC