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Advocacy Groups for Higher Education

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A wide range of organizations and coalitions are actively advocating for higher education, institutional autonomy, and academic freedom. Consider joining or supporting the work of these groups below, which are working to advance these goals through research, policy engagement, and public awareness.

Champions of Higher Education

A group of 300+ former presidents and system heads established so that ex-presidents can speak out freely on issues like academic freedom and censorship, which might be difficult for sitting leaders to address publicly.

Leadership Now Project

A membership organization of business leaders committed to protecting democracy as a foundation for a thriving economy and political stability.

The President’s Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration

A nonpartisan organization dedicated to increasing public understanding of how immigration policies affect students and campuses and advocating for welcoming environments and forward-looking immigration policies. The have a membership of over 550 U.S. college and university presidents.

Alliance for Higher Education

A coalition of institutions and stakeholders that promote higher education policy, quality, and institutional support, and are dedicated to upholding and advancing the free exchange of ideas, inclusive practices, and independent governance.

Civic Learning and Democracy Engagement Coalition

A coalition promoting civic education and democratic engagement in higher education, supporting efforts that integrate civic learning into campus curricula and student experiences.

Why College Matters

An advocacy coalition focused on communicating the social, economic, and civic value of a college education to stakeholders including students, policymakers, and the public.

Alumni for Higher Ed

A program (supported by CASE) that mobilizes college and university alumni to advocate for, support, and defend higher education institutions.

American Democracy Project

A project hosted by various higher ed institutions dedicated to promoting civic engagement and civic education among college students and graduates.

Advancing Public Trust in Higher Education (APT)

A coalition focused on restoring confidence in colleges and universities through transparency, accountability, and public-facing reforms.

Democracy House

A nonpartisan nonprofit organization that integrates the focus and practice of democracy into college and university life.

Stand for Campus Freedom

Stand for Campus Freedom unites alumni across generations, geographies, and viewpoints to protect academic freedom and stand up for democracy and is a project of Democracy House.

Scholarly Strategy Network

A network of academics, researchers, and practitioners that translate scholarly knowledge into accessible policy insights and communications to inform public affairs.

Scholars at Risk

Scholars at Risk protects scholars suffering grave threats to their lives, liberty, and well-being by arranging temporary research and teaching positions at institutions in our network as well as by providing advisory and referral services.

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