American Democracy Project Summit
Join a community that builds and supports civic engagement within higher education.
Submit proposals by March 18.
Grow civic engagement in higher education.
The American Democracy Project Summit will be a welcoming space that encourages campus collaboration, builds leadership skillsets, and strengthens the narrative for higher education’s pivotal role in building a strong democracy. The meeting will show best practices, model how institutions are growing civic engagement, provide guided team-planning time, build individual civic skillsets and mindsets, and demonstrate collective visioning opportunities. We will feature presenters representing a variety of ideological perspectives, intent on creating common ground through a nonpartisan exchange of ideas.
Democracy can be frustrating, slow, and contentious. Often, the civic engagement work done on a campus can feel isolated and be un- or under-appreciated. This meeting, with the theme of “Full Participation,” will change that narrative by showcasing that, through AASCU’s American Democracy Project, there are resources and a community that exists to help build and grow civic engagement within higher education.
The summit will explore pressing questions about higher education and democracy:
- Embracing public higher education as a pillar of a thriving democracy
- What everyday democracy looks like on campus and in communities
- The regional impact of the civic-minded campus
- The impact of state legislation and Executive Orders on democracy work on campus
- Strategies to embed civic engagement in relational and generative ways
- The challenges of leading democracy in contentious times
Who should attend:
- Faculty
- Staff
- Students
- Senior campus leaders
- Student affairs administrators
- Community partners
Benefits of participation:
- Connect with colleagues sharing best practices to incorporate experiential learning opportunities and enact pedagogical and programmatic strategies
- Strengthen community and campus integration of civic engagement
- Build the institutional culture, infrastructure, and relationships needed to support a thriving democracy
- Embed the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to support democracy on campus
- Discover ways to implement and assess institution-wide civic learning objectives
Call for Proposals
- Students and teams encouraged to present their work
- Open to all participants
Preliminary schedule at a glance
Registration opens on March 17.
For assistance with registration OR to register for both the ADP Summit and the Summer Meeting, please contact Felicia Durham at 202-478-4673.
ADP Summit Registration
| ATTENDEE TYPE | EARLY BIRD RATE (BEFORE APRIL 22) |
REGULAR RATE (AFTER APRIL 22) |
|---|---|---|
| INDIVIDUAL MEMBER | $450 | $550 |
| TEAMS (3+) | $400 per person | $500 per person |
| NON-MEMBER | $800 | $800 |
| STUDENTS | $250 | $250 |
ADP Summit and AASCU Summer Meeting Registration
| ATTENDEE TYPE | EARLY BIRD RATE (BEFORE APRIL 22) |
REGULAR RATE (AFTER APRIL 22) |
|---|---|---|
| INDIVIDUAL MEMBER | $1000 | $1250 |
| TEAMS (3+) | $950 per person | $1200 per person |
| NON-MEMBER | $2200 | $2200 |
Cancellation/Refund Policy
Participants who cannot attend are eligible for partial refunds as follows:
- Cancellation requests received by Monday May 19, 2025 (5pm ET) will be charged a $100 administrative fee.
- Cancellations received between Monday May 19 and July 14, 2025, 5 p.m. (ET) will incur a $250 cancellation fee.
- Cancellations received after 5 p.m. (ET) on June 23, 2025, and no-shows are not eligible for refunds.
All refunds will be issued within 30 days of receipt of the refund request. When writing to cancel or submit a refund request, please email meetings@aascu.org.
Accommodations
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis
One South Capitol Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46204, USA
Phone: 1-888-591-1234 – Guest will need to reference group name to receive group rate.
Rooms in the AASCU Room Block are $229 (plus taxes and fees).
Reserve by June 23.
Meeting attendees must confirm their reservation by Tuesday, June 23, 2025. The hotel may accept reservation requests after June 24 as space is available and at market rates.
We encourage guests to book early as we anticipate high demand/interest in guests wishing to arrive early or extend their stay.
All rooms are subject to applicable state and local taxes, which is currently 17%.
Check-In / Checkout
Guest accommodation will be available at 4 p.m. on arrival day and reserved until 12:00 p.m. on departure day. Note: All requests for early check-in are REQUESTS.
Group Rates
Group rates may be honored three days before group arrival and three days after group departure based on availability. Book early.
Note: We cannot provide or honor the group rate for reservations made outside the block or via third parties (Expedia, Tripadvisor, Kayak, etc.).
Sleeping room options are available at the group rate of $229 for single and double occupancy, $249 for triple, and $249 for quadruple occupancy,
Early Departure Fee
If a guest checks out before the reserved checkout date, the Hotel will add an early checkout fee to the guest’s account. Guests wishing to avoid an early checkout fee should advise the Hotel one business day before arrival.
Cancellation Policy
Should you need to cancel your reservation, please notify the hotel at least 72 hours before your arrival date to avoid a one-night deposit fee.
The Hyatt Regency is a contemporary downtown Indianapolis hotel conveniently connected via walking tunnels to the Indiana Convention Center and only a short walk from Lucas Oil Stadium. Our modern amenities blend effortlessly with classic design elements, creating a comfortable oasis in the heart of one of the Midwest’s most vibrant cities with many exciting attractions nearby.
Travel Information
Indianapolis International Airport (IND) is twelve miles from the Hyatt Regency Indianapolis
Airport Transportation Options
- Shared Ride Service – Approximate cost is $16 each way. Reservations suggested. On-demand service available at Ground Transportation Center across from baggage claim.
- Taxi – Approximate cost is $35 each way.
- Town Car/Limo Service – Approximate cost is $45 each way.
- Bus Service – Nonstop bus service from Indianapolis International Airport to downtown runs on the hour and half-hour from 8 a.m.–11 p.m. Fare is $10 per person each way, cash only.
- Royal Limousine – Please call +1 317 529 8040 for pricing information.
- Transportation Services – All ground transportation services at Indianapolis International Airport are located on Level 1 of the Parking Garage. The GTC is a one-stop shop for rental cars, taxis, limousine service, commercial bus and shuttle services. For information call +1 317 487 7243 or visit indianapolisairport.com and click on Parking & Transportation.
Getting Around
- Pedicabs – A unique, fun and practical way to get around Indianapolis, these three-wheeled “bike taxis” are an environmentally friendly option for downtown transportation. Visit Circle City Pedicabs or Indy Pedicabs for more information.
- Taxi – $5.00 – The regional center for taxis encompasses the area east of the White River, south of 12th Street, west of I‐65, and north of I‐70.
AASCU is committed to making our convenings accessible to all individuals. If you need auxiliary aids or services, please email us (meetings@aascu.org) at the time you register.
By participating in an AASCU conference, you are automatically authorizing AASCU to use your name, photograph, voice, or another likeness for purposes related to the mission of AASCU, including but not limited to publicity, marketing, websites, social media vehicles, and any other AASCU-related electronic forms or media for the promotion of AASCU and its various programs.
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