K-State Institute for Civic Discourse and Democracy

K-State Institute for Civic Discourse and Democracy

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ICDD works to build community capacity for informed, engaged, civil deliberation.

Founded in 2004, the Institute for Civic Discourse and Democracy (ICDD) works to enhance democracy locally, nationally, and internationally through education, research, improved community deliberation, and facilitation. Founded in 2004 as a response to the negative political discourse that permeates our society, the Institute for Civic Discourse and Democracy (ICDD) is an interdisciplinary, non-pa

03/30/2026

Grateful to have Dr. Pennington returning to campus...

💬 What does friendship mean in the age of social media?

Join us on Monday, April 13, for “Will You Be My Friend?: Rethinking Friendship Through the Lens of Social Media.” This K-State Social Media Week event features Dr. Pennington, Assistant Professor in Communication Studies at Colorado State University, discussing how social media is reshaping the way we form, maintain, and understand friendships.

🗓 Monday, April 13
🕧 12:30–1:30 p.m.
📍 Big 12 Room, K-State Student Union

Sponsored by the K-State College of Arts and Sciences Dean's Office and the A.Q. Miller School. View event details at www.k-state.edu/socialmediaweek

04/03/2025

Could there be a more important topic now related civic discourse? ICDD is proud to co-host this panel discussion of national experts on the rights and responsibilities of social media use. Join us on Zoom. See A.Q. Miller School of Media and Communication website for registration. See you at 9 am CDT April 10.

10/28/2024

Join ICDD, Huck Boyd National Center for Community Media, and Political Science - Kansas State University for a first-row perspective on Kansas politics. A.Q. Miller School of Media and Communication

02/13/2024

We're very excited for this event on Thursday, and hope you'll be able to join us!

MLK Day Community Conversation: Food Security 01/08/2024

Manhattan area residents, make your plans now to engage deliberately on MLK Day.

The Manhattan High School Civic Engagement Club invites you to a community conversation Monday, January 15th, from 1-3 pm at the Manhattan Public Library Auditorium.

Their topic for this year is "Land of Plenty: How should we ensure that people have the food they need?" The discussion will span the various variables surrounding food security, resources, and our community needs.

Please share this event with your local partners and friends! Feel free to sign up using the link below or use the QR code in the attached flyer:

MLK Day Community Conversation: Food Security This discussion will take place on Monday, January 15th, from 1-3pm at the Manhattan Public Library Auditorium. This community conversation will examine the various variables that impact food security as well as ensuring everybody has access to the food and resources they need to thrive. We hope to....

Kansans First 12/27/2023

Kansans First Kansans First is a 501(c4) non-profit organization founded to help coordinate people who believe there needs to be a place for bipartisanship within our two-party system.

Kansans First 12/27/2023

Catch my interview with state leaders Tom Hawk, Dave Baker, and Mitch Rucker Wednesday at 9:06 am on 1350 AM News Radio KMAN. These members of a new bipartisan group, Kansans First, explain how we can improve politics by supporting moderates on both sides of the aisle in the coming year.

Kansans First Kansans First is a 501(c4) non-profit organization founded to help coordinate people who believe there needs to be a place for bipartisanship within our two-party system.

231017 BOE Forum 10/19/2023

ICDD is proud to partner with K-State Political Science students and faculty to bring local school board and city commission candidates to campus.

Did you miss our first forum? Be ready to vote. Watch school board candidates address student questions here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcRPByEAUFo

Advance voting begins October 18 and election day is November 7.

231017 BOE Forum The MHS Civic Engagement group is partnering with the K-State Political Science Department and Institute for Civic Discourse and Democracy to present a forum...

09/11/2023

The League of Women Voters of Manhattan-Riley County invites ICDD friends to a Non-Partisan, Informational Voter Education event at Auntie Mae's in Aggieville, 7 pm on Sept. 17th.

Academic Librarians from Hale Library will be on hand to present Handling Mis & Dis Information in an age of AI. For more information, email [email protected].

03/10/2023

K-Staters, have your say about what policies to enact to improve your future. Students, sign up now for an online deliberative forum on Youth and Opportunity. Sessions held at various times March 23 and March 30. Questions?
Contact
Dr. Colene Lind, [email protected]


Candidate Skills-Building Workshop 02/23/2023

We’re grateful for community media like News Radio KMAN. Thanks, Brandon Peoples, for the opportunity to tell listeners about the local candidate skill building workshop March 4.

Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce

Candidate Skills-Building Workshop Give individuals with an interest in running for city commission or local school boards, more knowledge about the process and structure of executing a campaign and fulfilling the responsibilities of office. Brought to you by Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce & KSU Institute for Civic Discourse...

02/18/2023

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Our Story

Founded in 2004 as a response to the negative political discourse that permeates our society, the Institute for Civic Discourse and Democracy (ICDD) is an interdisciplinary, non-partisan organization. ICDD works to build community capacity for informed, engaged, civil deliberation. We promote public deliberation on tough political and social issues, resulting in improved decision-making, increased citizen participation, communication, and respect.

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Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS
66506

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Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm