PACE News & Events

Recent PACE Events: April 15, 2008, 7 p.m. Worcester Room, The Commons Dr. Molly W. Andolina, an Assistant Professor of Political Science at DePaul University and co-author of the book, "A New Engagement? Political Participation, Civic Life and the Changing American Citizen," discussed the impact of youth voting trends in the 2008 election year. The title of Dr. Andolina's talk: "Young Adults: What Do They Value? Will They Vote?" The event was free and open to the public.   March 31, 2008, Got a message for the next president of the United States? Artist Sheryl Oring listened to the questions posed by SU students and the community. Oring was on campus Monday and took dictation on her portable public office, which were typed onto cards and will be sent to the next president. CHECK OUT SU STUDENT QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS DIRECTLY AT: http://iwishtosay.blogspot.com/ search/label/salisbury University Profiled by The New York Times and ABC News, Oring asked, "If I were president, what would you wish to say to me?" The event, which PACE co-sponsored with the Student Art Club, was open to the public.

Welcome to PACE!

The Mission and Goals of PACE

PACE is a non-partisan institute committed to undergraduate learning that sparks interest in public affairs and civic engagement, and acts as a resource center for local government, nonprofits and public groups.

PACE was launched with a generous grant from the Grayce B. Kerr Fund in 1999 to reinvigorate the idea of a state university as a place where civic involvement is encouraged, and where students' intellectual curiosity fosters political and community engagement.

We follow the guidelines of SU's mission statement of: "Our highest purpose is to empower students with knowledge, skills, and core values that contribute to lifelong learning and active citizenship in a democratic society." 

To that end, PACE provides students with enriching learning experiences through interactive, thoughtful seminars; sponsoring a lecture series that brings top-level national political leaders to campus; policy and survey research; hands-on internships and much more.

Distinguished faculty bolster our efforts by teaching courses in diverse disciplines, such as philosophy, political science, biology, history and communication arts.  PACE impacts the civic life of the Eastern Shore by hosting public forums, events, leadership training sessions for local citizens, and motivating our students to use their talents and energy to become tomorrow's civic leaders. 

Presidential Citizen Scholar Program

PACE Presidential Citizen Scholars in May 2007.

The Presidential Citizen Scholar Program offers juniors and seniors, from diverse majors and varying levels of experience, the opportunity to learn through active engagement in public forums and classes, habits of good citizenship.