CC Votes

CC Votes is a coalition of campus and community stakeholders that work to coordinate get-out-the-vote efforts and voter education for CC students leading into elections. Visit CC Votes website at the Collaborative for Community Engagement.

Teaching Resources for Faculty and Staff

It is important to acknowledge that this election—regardless of individual political beliefs—will evoke a range of emotions within our campus community. As educators whose work extends beyond academic instruction, we must foster a supportive and inclusive environment for all our students. The intensive nature of the block provides both opportunities and challenges for building and navigating classroom culture during the present moment.

The Constructive Dialogue Institute has created a guidebook titled Maintaining Campus Community During the 2024 Election replete with ideas and activities. Of particular note is the exercise on pages 37-38 for “Cocreating Resilient Group Norms.”  Even amid an open and inclusive classroom, it is important to think about how we might navigate unexpected situations. Page 49 features a quick reference for “When Discussions Get Too Heated.”

Various teaching centers have also prepared specific election-related guidance, including “Teaching During a Tumultuous Election Year” (Boston College Center for Teaching Excellence) and ”Election and Post-Election Conversations in the Classroom” (Barnard College Center for Engaged Pedagogy).

Proactive planning is perhaps the most important work we can do. In addition to establishing a culture of open and inclusive dialogue and acknowledging that attention may be divided, please consider our collective capacities in week 3 of block 3. If possible, avoid scheduling significant assessments (exams, papers, etc.) the days surrounding the election.

Faculty seeking individualized consultation should reach out to the Director of the Crown Center for Teaching to schedule an appointment.

2024 Guidelines for Political and Public Advocacy Activities. This guidance document is intended to assist faculty and staff in assessing whether particular activities are permissible or appropriate at CC or using College resources.