James Madison Center for Civic Engagement: Dukes Vote

About James Madison Center for Civic Engagement: Dukes Vote

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.

Publisher

James Madison Center for Civic Engagement

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

28 Oct 2022

Latest episode

30 Apr 2025

Latest episodes

10 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   30 Apr 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.

2. 

   5 Oct 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!

3. 

   3 Oct 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.

4. 

   25 Sept 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.

5. 

   5 Sept 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.

6. 

   24 Feb 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.

7. 

   17 Nov 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.

8. 

   7 Nov 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. 

   2 Nov 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.

10. 

    28 Oct 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

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