New platform will advance effective democracy-building work within higher education
Campus Compact and the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U), in partnership with More Perfect and the University of Virginia’s Karsh Institute of Democracy, announced the Higher Education Democracy Exchange (HEDx), a multi-functional, virtual platform that aims to unite colleges and universities in advancing the civic mission of higher education, promoting democratic knowledge and engagement, and connecting civic learning to public problem-solving across campuses nationwide.
The HEDx platform will offer four core functions:
- Civic Indicator Dashboards: A data-driven resource that will aggregate data from national and campus-level sources to illustrate higher education’s contributions to supporting and advancing democracy, including contributions and opportunities for alignment to five Democracy Goals;
- Civic Credential Clearinghouse: A hub connecting students, faculty, and staff to professional development opportunities that enhance their civic knowledge and marketable skills;
- Resource Hubs: Curated tools and resources designed to scale impactful civic and community-based practices; and
- Civic Experts Network: A platform for peer-to-peer connections, coaching, and strategy building, providing access to a diverse pool of civic leaders and experts.
