Tufts University Tisch College of Civic Life

Promotes civic and political engagement of young people through research, education, and community partnerships

Primary audience
College students
Work area
Civic education
Topic
Democratic engagement
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About Organization

Tisch College is the only university-wide college dedicated to civic life in the United States. Based in Medford, MA, it studies and promotes civic and political engagement among young people at Tufts University, in surrounding communities, and across American democracy.

What They Focus On

Youth Civic Engagement

Studying and promoting political participation and democratic engagement among young people across the United States

Cross-Difference Dialogue

Teaching students and communities how to engage constructively across political, social, and cultural differences

Democratic Education

Developing university-wide programs that prepare students for active citizenship and leadership in democratic society

How They Work

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  • 01

    Research

    Study civic engagement patterns and political participation among young people through academic research

  • 02

    Educate

    Teach students civic skills and democratic values through university-wide courses and programming

  • 03

    Connect

    Build partnerships between students, communities, and democratic institutions for active engagement

  • 04

    Measure Impact

    Evaluate civic engagement initiatives and share findings to advance democratic participation nationally

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Tufts University Tisch College of Civic Life

Civic Engagement Research

Conducts scholarly research on youth civic participation and democratic engagement patterns across the United States

Student Civic Education

Provides university-wide programming and courses that prepare Tufts students for active democratic participation

Community Partnerships

Builds connections between students and local communities to strengthen civic engagement and democratic practices

Cross-Difference Dialogue

Facilitates conversations and programs that help young people engage constructively across political and social differences

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Tufts University Tisch College of Civic Life.

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Contact

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Medford, MA