Civic Engagement

Political Expression and Discourse on Campus

The Office of Government Relations encourages our Xavier community and alumni to be engaged citizens who are active in elections--whether that be through voting or volunteering. 

Xavier University provides an academic environment which encourages free expression and civic discourse in order to enrich and invigorate the educational experience for all members of the campus community. In order to ensure compliance with restrictions on political activity and lobbying, Xavier University has traditionally enforced a policy which requires compliance with the strictest interpretation of applicable regulations. 

 

Faculty and Staff resources for supporting student engagement and civic discourse:

• Voter Registration in Ohio, and Register To Vote In Your State By Using This Postcard Form and Guide
• STUDENT VOTING AND COLLEGE POLITICAL CAMPAIGN–RELATED ACTIVITIES IN 2024 (American Council on Education).
• U.S. Department of Education Toolkit for the PROMOTION OF VOTER PARTICIPATION FOR STUDENTS
• Take It On is Xavier’s non-partisan, values-centered initiative to proactively promote better civic discourse and robust, peaceful engagement in politics
• Contemplation and Political Action: An Ignatian Guide to Civic Engagement