MTSU Civic Engagement Resources

Exploring civic engagement through film and literature can deepen our understanding of democracy, justice, and the principles that shape society. The ADP Film and Book Resources offer thought-provoking materials, including discussions with Supreme Court Justices, examinations of key constitutional concepts, and insights into the role of civic participation in shaping communities. In addition, MTSU provides a range of programs that empower students and citizens to engage meaningfully in civic life—from leadership development initiatives to hands-on experiential learning opportunities. Whether you’re seeking educational tools or ways to get involved, these resources provide valuable perspectives on civic responsibility and active citizenship.

ADP Film and Book Resources 

• A Conversation on the Constitution: Judicial Independence, a 32-minute video taped in 2006, featuring Supreme Court Justices Anthony Kennedy, Sandra Day O’Connor and Stephen Breyer discussing judicial independence with high school students.
• Our Constitution: A Conversation, a 30-minute video taped in 2005, featuring Justices Sandra Day O’Connor and Stephen Breyer discussing why we need a Constitution with high school students.
• Key Constitutional Concepts, a compilation of three 20-minute videos that examine the origins of the Constitution, individual rights, and separation of powers.

Borrow these resources for your classroom. Email us at amerdem@mtsu.edu. For a complete list of resources available, click here.

MTSU Programs with a Civic Engagement Component

• EXL: Experiential Learning Scholars Program
  • Learn more about Dr. Jackie Gilbert’s work with EXL students:
    • MTSU Students Pitch Civility Proposals to Nissan
    • Take a Stand Stop the Bully/The Face of a New Resistance
• SENCER: Science Education for New Civic Engagements and Responsibilities
  • MTSU contacts: Martha Weller and Dr. Judith Iriarte-Gross
• Department of Political and Global Affairs
  • Minor in Civic Engagement. Read about the creation of the minor in Civic Engagement from Dr. Stephen Morris.
  • Model United Nations Program
• Albert Gore Research Center at MTSU
• Center for Historic Preservation at MTSU
• BRAVO: Blue Raiders American Veterans Organization
• Center for Student Involvement and Leadership
  • Student Government Association
  • June Anderson Center for Women and Nontraditional Students
  • Intercultural and Diversity Affairs
  • Student Organizations and Service
    • Student Leadership Development
• MTSU Recycles!
• MT Engage
  • Facebook
• Blue Raider Debate 

Please contact us if you have an online resource to add to our list.