Resources for Teaching and Supporting Students During an Election
Supporting discussion, engagement, and well-being
Teaching Innovation and Program Strategy | TIPS Oct 28, 2024
As we approach another election season, faculty may wonder how they can best support students navigating the complexities and heightened emotions of our tumultuous political moment. We wanted to share some resources designed to help educators facilitate informed and meaningful discussions, encourage active civic participation, and support student well-being during this critical time.
Temple University, Election Resource Guide
AAC&U, Elections as Teachable Moments
American Council on Education, ED, ACE Resources Can Assist Campus Leaders During 2024 Election Cycle
Inside Higher Ed, Student Wellness Tip: Supporting Students in Political Uncertainty
Boston University, Teaching After an Election
Cornell University, Teaching During the U.S. Election
Indiana University, Advice for faculty on how to help students during the election
Duke University, Teaching During Elections
Thanks to POD Network Open Discussion Group Members for curating these excellent resources. Join the discussion group for more ideas!
We also want to highlight some useful resources from CU Denver:
- Health and Wellness Resources for Students (CU Denver Counseling Center)
- One-on-One Consultations with CU Denver Instructional Designers and Instructional Technologists (TIPS)
- Faculty Mental Health Support from the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP)
- CU Denver Elections Page (Voter resources, civic engagement, CU Denver experts, expert election coverage, trainings and resources)