James Madison Center for Civic Engagement: Dukes Vote

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A podcast for JMU students seeking to learn more about civic engagement, our campus, and what it means to be a civically engaged member of our college community. Episodes are weekly, ranging from interviews with faculty, staff, and student leaders, to explanations of our democratic process, to deep dives into our history.

Episodes

  1. 04/30/2025

    Episode 10: The First 100 Days and the Use of Executive Orders

    Senior Democracy Fellows Erin Harris and Mia Buswell reflect with Professor Robin Leiter-White on the first 100 days of an American presidential term, as well as the importance of Executive Orders in the current political process. See the show notes with links mentioned in this episode at https://j.mu/civic/index.shtml

    14 min

  2. 10/05/2023

    Episode 9: Election Guide (2023)

    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! See the show notes with links mentioned in this episode at https://j.mu/news/civic/2023/10-03-dukes-vote-episode-9.shtml

    13 min

  3. 10/03/2023

    Episode 8: What is SAVE?

    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. See the show notes with links mentioned in this episode at https://j.mu/news/civic/2023/10-03-dukes-vote-episode-8.shtml

    12 min

  4. 09/25/2023

    Episode 7: Deliberative Bodies, BOV

    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. Leia and Adonis discuss how the BOV affects decisions regarding our community-who instructs students, to the names of buildings and the cost of tuition, and even athletics. See the show notes with links mentioned in this episode at https://j.mu/news/civic/2023/09-25-dukes-vote-podcast-episode-6.shtml

    9 min

  5. 09/05/2023

    Episode 6: AI in Higher Ed

    In this episode, the Democracy Fellows 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. See the show notes with links mentioned in this episode at https://j.mu/news/civic/2023/09-05-dukes-vote-episode-6.shtml

    10 min

  6. 02/24/2023

    Episode 5: Deliberative Bodies, Faculty Senate

    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.

    14 min

  7. 11/17/2022

    Episode 4: Civic Engagement Beyond the Midterms

    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.

    6 min

  8. 11/07/2022

    Episode 3: Do Dukes Vote in the Midterms?

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

    9 min

  9. 11/02/2022

    Episode 2: A JMU Student's Guide to Vote

    Learn how to navigate the logistics of this year's election to ensure your voice is heard. See the show notes with links mentioned in this episode at https://j.mu/civic/vote/podcast/index.shtml

    13 min

  10. 10/28/2022

    Episode 1: What's on the Ballot?

    For resources on the Madison Center and how to vote this election, go to jmu.edu/civic See the show notes with links mentioned in this episode at https://j.mu/civic/vote/podcast/index.shtml

    7 min
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A podcast for JMU students seeking to learn more about civic engagement, our campus, and what it means to be a civically engaged member of our college community. Episodes are weekly, ranging from interviews with faculty, staff, and student leaders, to explanations of our democratic process, to deep dives into our history.

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