James Madison Center for Civic Engagement

Our mission is to educate and inspire people to address public issues and cultivate a just and inclusive democracy.

The James Madison Center for Civic Engagement emphasizes the acquisition of knowledge to make one a more informed citizen, skills to make one a more effective citizen, and values that embrace pluralism, open-mindedness and diversity. The Madison Center is a nonpartisan entity that works in partnership with students, faculty, staff, and with community, state and national partners, to support civic learning and democratic engagement.