Democracy Fellows Erin Harris and Mia Buswell reflect on the first 100 days of an American presidential term, as well as the importance of Executive Orders in the current political process. With the help of JMU Faculty Voting Champion Professor Robin Leiter-White, a lecturer in JMU’s Political Science department, Erin and Mia delve into the history of the first 100 days, how Executive Orders were used across Presidents, and how current and former administrations use both to advance their agendas. 

In this episode, the fellows provide a brief breakdown of what this year's election looks like, and anything Dukes need to know to be prepared!

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In this episode, the fellows dive into the SAVE student debt relief initiative and what this means for Dukes with the help of Brad Barnett from the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships.

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This episode explores the influential Board of Visitors at JMU. It is essential for JMU students to be aware of the governing bodies that influence their day-to-day lives on campus. We will discuss how the BOV affects decisions regarding our community—from who instructs students, to the names of buildings and the cost of tuition, and even athletics.

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In this episode, Democracy Fellows Leia Surovell and Sofie Saad explore how artificial intelligence affects higher education and our learning among the constantly evolving public discussions and decision-making in regard to how programs such as ChatGPT will impact academics and the future.

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In this episode, Democracy Fellows Leia Surovell and Alex Donlon outline why Faculty Senate matters to students, with contributions by faculty senators Dr. Chamberlin and Dr. Lang-Rigal.

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In this episode, we briefly discuss the outcomes of this year's election turnout with a democracy fellow, Alex Donlon, and talk about how to stay civically engaged at JMU when it's not election season.

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In this episode, we discuss the voting patterns of JMU students in 2018 and 2020 and what this means for the upcoming election.

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Learn how to navigate the logistics of this year’s election to ensure your voice is heard.

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For resources on the Madison Center and how to vote this election, go to https://www.jmu.edu/civic

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