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:
Main Page Content
- 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 University 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 University’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.