Taking the Pulse of Our Nation’s Civic Health—and Taking Action for Civic Renewal

Every two years, AmeriCorps partners with the U.S. Census Bureau to conduct the most robust survey about civic engagement across the United States and over time. The data takes the pulse of our nation’s civic health and informs AmeriCorps’ Volunteering and Civic Life in America research, a comprehensive look at how Americans make a difference in their communities and promote the common good. Join AmeriCorps to celebrate the release of our latest data and discuss what it means for our nation’s civic health. A panel of scholars, policymakers, and practitioners will reflect on new findings and actionable insights about how to make volunteering more accessible, promote social connection, and strengthen civic infrastructure.

Learning Objectives

• Share in the celebration of the release of the Civic Engagement and Volunteering Supplement. 
• Showcase topline findings and garner insights from leaders in the field.
• Reflect on the potential for use of the CEV dataset.

Presenters

• Michael D. Smith, Chief Executive Officer, AmeriCorps
• Edna Ishayik, Associate Director, Science and Policy, Office of the US Surgeon General
• Mary M. Hyde, PhD, Director, AmeriCorps Office of Research and Evaluation 
• Laura H. Schlachter, PhD, Survey Statistician, AmeriCorps Office of Research and Evaluation 
• Rose Johnson, MPP, Research Analyst, AmeriCorps Office of Research and Evaluation 
• Pam Paxton, PhD, Professor, Department of Sociology, University of Texas at Austin
• Kathy Spangler, Director, Serve Virginia
• Jennifer Crittenden, PhD, Associate Professor for Research, Center on Aging, University of Maine

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