In an effort to cut through the seemingly endless stream of news we're faced with, IDHE periodically releases short discussion guides, called "Making Sense of..."  These short pieces are meant 1) as a way to become quickly acquainted with an...

In an effort to cut through the seemingly endless stream of news we're faced with, IDHE periodically releases short discussion guides, called "Making Sense of..."  These short pieces are meant 1) as a way to become quickly acquainted with an...

Ideally, the U.S. voting system would work to select public officials elected by the people affected by their decisions. Research on the turnout gap has shown that not all groups vote in equal proportion, which leads to unrepresentative outcomes. With...

Posted in collaboration with Scholars Strategy Network, and authored by IDHE Director Nancy Thomas and...

When students “go away” for college, they have the choice to vote from either their prior community or their campus community. What do our historical data suggest about where and how these students have voted in the last presidential election, and...

How should you facilitate discussion at a debate watch event at your college or university? In this short guide, IDHE offers some discussion questions to help students engage during a debate watch event. Also, be sure to check out our...

Organizing a debate watch event at your college or university? In this short guide, IDHE offers some tips and reminders for setting up and running online or in-person debate events at your institution. Also, be sure to check out...

This short paper, released in collaboration with the American Council on Education (ACE), provides a checklist for higher education professionals looking to make the most of the waning days of...