Revitalizing Western Civilization and Civic Education
The Institute for Governance and Civics welcomes Alums for Campus Fairness and Jewish Alumni Strong for an invitation-only summit bringing together senior academic leaders from southeastern and national universities that have launched or would consider exploring Western Civilization, civic education, or classical core programs as alternatives to traditional humanities models.
This summit would position participating institutions as leaders in strengthening rigorous humanities education while fostering collaboration among universities addressing similar academic and cultural challenges. The goal is a focused, high-level gathering with meaningful institutional representation rather than a large public conference.
Official Program:
10:30 AM - Welcome from IGC Director, Ryan Owens, Alums for Campus Fairness, and Jewish Alumni Strong
10:40 AM - Opening Remarks - Transforming U.S. University Humanities Programs Through Western Civilization and Civic Education - Melanie Phillips and Jonathan Sacerdoti
11:15 AM - Session I: Leading Models: Western Civilization and Civic Education in Action. - Melanie Phillips, Justice Charles T. Canady, Yonatan Green, and Rev. Johnnie Moore, PhD,
12:45 PM - Lunch and Research Presentation: Western Civilization in American Public Opinion: New Evidence on Attachment, Criticism, and Antisemitism - Dr. Ryan J. Owens and Dr. Zach Goldberg
2:00 PM - Session II: Beyond the Classroom: Building a Culture of Civic Leadership and Intellectual Engagement. - Jonathan Sacerdoti, Dr. Todd H. Green, Dr. Jason Merchant, and Dr. Justin Vaughn
3:15 PM: Closing Discussion: Alums for Campus Fairness and Jewish Alumni Strong