Deliberative Citizenship Initiative

Earlier this spring, the DCI wrapped up its American Values Deliberative Forum Series with its final installment on Justice and the Rule of Law. Nearly 50 people joined a Watch Party at Davidson to view the panel being livestreamed from Duke University.

Event Re-cap: Watch Party of the Fourth Expert Roundtable in the American Values Deliberative Forum Series On March 24th, The Deliberative Citizenship Initiative wrapped up its American Values Deliberative Forum series with its final installment, Justice and the Rule of Law: The Case of Constitutional R…

We've receive your ideas for next year's DCI topics, and now we want you to vote on the 15 possibilities we've compiled. Complete this short survey by 5/20, and we’ll use them to help us decide on what topics to cover in the coming academic year. https://davidsonedu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8cYFpysgou7VAOi

Have an idea that you'd like us to explore in our future Deliberative Forums and D Teams? Then submit it by May 12 and we'll include it in a survey asking our community which the topics it would most like to deliberate about in the 2026-27 academic year.

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Coralyn Cairns '29 is a DCI Fellow and a student in Davidson's Humanities Program this year. She has found many commonalities between the two programs, including their focus on bravery, small group discussions, and "learning as the art of discernment." https://deliberativecitizenship.org/fellows/deliberation-in-the-humanities/

The DCI was the focus of a recent article in the Chronicle of Higher Education on "Teaching Civil Discourse: How One College’s Initiative is Influencing Campuses Nationwide." The in-depth piece features Saeran Dewar, Stephen Walker, & Graham Bullock

Teaching Civil Discourse: Learning to Look for “Shared Humanity”

Davidson students can now apply to become a 2026-27 DCI Student Fellow! These paid positions enable students to learn how to facilitate contentious conversations, serve as facilitators at DCI events, & host their own deliberations. Learn more & apply today!

Apply Today to Become a 2026-27 DCI Student Fellow! Each year, the DCI selects 15-20 students to serve as Deliberative Citizenship Fellows. These fellows spend the year playing a leadership role in the initiative. They immerse themsel…

To support the DCI's work and the implementation of our new national Deliberative Citizenship Network (DCN), we are hiring a Program Director, Assistant Director for Civil Discourse Programs and Assistant Director for Training Programs. Learn more about these opportunities below.

Announcing Three New Staff Positions Supporting the DCI and DCN! The Deliberative Citizenship Initiative (DCI) at Davidson College is expanding, and we’re hiring three key team members to help lead this next phase of growth. Based in the D.G. and Harriet Wall Ma…

Is your institution of higher education looking for ways to advance civil discourse on its campus? Then you should encourage it to apply to join the new Deliberative Citizenship Network (DCN)! To learn more, check out this recording of a recent webinar about the DCN.

Watch our Informational Webinar about the DCN On April 1, 2026, Graham Bullock, Faculty Director of the DCI and PI/Project Director of the Deliberative Citizenship Network (DCN) hosted an informational webinar about the DCN. He discussed the m…

The DCI is excited to invite colleges and universities from across the country to join our new Deliberative Citizenship Network, a great opportunity to expand civil discourse on campus and connect with others doing similar work. Check out the invitation below!

An Invitation to Join the Deliberative Citizenship Network (DCN) Colleges and universities play a vital role in preparing students to engage thoughtfully with complex ideas and with people who hold different perspectives. Yet many campuses today are searching fo…

Our DCI Watch Party for Part IV of the American Values Deliberative Series will begin at 6:00 pm in Hance Auditorium TONIGHT. Come join us to watch the live Expert Roundtable streaming in from our partners at Duke University; Popcorn bar and beverages will be provided!