Civic Engagement & Democratic Learning

Chatham University is a proud member of the Project Pericles initiative of the Eugene Lang Foundation. Project Pericles is a vibrant consortium of colleges and universities that promotes civic engagement in the classroom, on the campus, and in the community.

Periclean Programs at Chatham

The Periclean Faculty Leadership (PFL) Program™

This program supports Periclean Faculty Leaders (PFLs) to develop and teach new, innovative courses across the humanities, STEM, and social sciences, with a community-initiated project addressing grand challenges. Students apply academic content to address real-world issues, and campuses develop meaningful partnerships with their local community.

Debating for Democracy (D4D)™

A series of distinctive campus-based programs that represents the mission of Project Pericles in action. D4D promotes civic engagement and effective advocacy skills among Periclean students.