| Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Higher Education: "All Progress is Precarious"

Sep 17, 2024, 3:30-5:00 pm EDT
Marsal School of Education Building, Prechter Laboratory (Room 2202)
Despite such benefits and positive outcomes of DEI, there is an active effort to discredit and dismantle the progress made by DEI informed practices. Panelists will discuss the current climate for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) within higher education and the challenges that scholars and practitioners face in employing the practices and principles of DEI.

Ford and Carter: How DO we Run Fair, Safe Elections?

Sep 11, 2024 1:14:01

Co-chaired by Mike Ford (son of President Ford) and Jason Carter (grandson of President Carter) examine the inner workings of the election process as well as expectations for staff conduct around elections. September, 2024. 

Walsh and Guttenberg: Two Dads Defending Democracy

Sep 27, 2024 1:19:07

Recognizing the damage of such divisive posturing, Walsh and Guttenberg converse from opposite ends of the political spectrum and find common ground on contentious issues through respect, understanding, and a willingness to listen and learn.

Election issues

Ballots and Battlegrounds

Sep 19, 2024, 6:00 pm EDT
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
Registration required. Photo ID required for entry. At the Ford Library, state and county election officials from six battleground states will convene for a first-of-its-kind forum on safeguards in the election process. The “Ballots and Battlegrounds” town hall will be an excellent opportunity in this historic election year to learn directly from election officials as they gather together. Secretaries, chief election officials, and county leaders will go through each stage of the election process and describe in detail the systems’ safeguards.