A World Outside the Classroom: Understanding Faculty Perspectives on Electoral Engagement in the Classroom
By Rachael Houston, Texas Christian University
During each election cycle, resources encourage higher education faculty to integrate electoral engagement initiatives into their classrooms, empowering informed voters. However, not all faculty use these resources. To understand their willingness, I conducted a survey and found that faculty members are willing to integrate electoral engagement activities in their classroom if they feel supported by their department chair, colleagues, and students. As we approach this upcoming election season, it is thus crucial for faculty members to feel supported in their efforts to integrate electoral engagement activities because, by cultivating a collaborative environment, we help to foster a politically active student body.
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