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American Democracy Project

History at Brockport

Brockport began its participation in the American Democracy Project in 2003. It has sponsored a number of initiatives over the years. Here is a brief highlight:

Initiated a Summer Reading Program in 2004 which continues
2003-2004 Campus Audit of Civic Engagement
Hosted Dr. George Mehaffy, AASCU's ADP coordinator at a Feb 13, 2004 Colloquium
Followed with a series of town-hall meetings in spring 2004, which generated a set of recommendations
A tsumani hit the Indian Ocean in December, 2004. The College responded by raising money for an orphanage in Tirukkovil, Sri Lanka
In 2006, ADP began a lecture series, which continues as a grant opportunity to enhance civic engagement on campus
ADP coordinates the College's recognition of Constitution Day (Sept. 17), and has annually hosted a naturalization ceremony near that date since 2008

You can learn more about the history of ADP in its news archive.

Local Contacts

Susan Orr, Brockport ADP Project Chair, sorr@brockport.edu, (585) 395-5676
Dale Hartnett, Brockport ADP Campus Coordinator, dhartnet@brockport.edu, (585) 395-5295