James Madison Center for Civic Engagement: Dukes Vote

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 [https://j.mu/civic/index.shtml]

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 [https://j.mu/news/civic/2023/10-03-dukes-vote-episode-9.shtml]

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 [https://j.mu/news/civic/2023/10-03-dukes-vote-episode-8.shtml]

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 [https://j.mu/news/civic/2023/09-25-dukes-vote-podcast-episode-6.shtml]

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 [https://j.mu/news/civic/2023/09-05-dukes-vote-episode-6.shtml]