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College of DuPage Public Policy Institute
The College of DuPage Public Policy Institute (PPI), one of about 40 in the United States, engages students and other community members in deliberative democracy workshops, forums and other activities based on a National Issues Forums (NIF) approach to discussing critical community and national issues.
The PPI is in agreement with the core NIF belief that for democracy to fulfill its promise, citizens must take responsibility and work together toward the implementation of democratic ideals. In order for this happen, individuals must be willing to share ideas openly and freely with each other. NIF provides opportunities for citizens to deliberate rather than debate on specific issues. Led by trained moderators, the forums take a nonpartisan approach toward the discussion of core concerns, drawbacks, trade-offs and the societal effects of public issues. During these deliberative forums, individuals also look for a shared sense of direction or “common ground” for taking action on important issues they care about deeply.
Cynthia Johnson
College of DuPage
Public Policy Institute
425 Fawell Blvd.
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137(630) 942-3872
Fax (630) 942-2928
