As we navigate the post-election period, supporting our campus community is critical. This Post-Election Resources Guide, developed in partnership with the SLSV Coalition, offers a wealth of strategies and tools to help faculty and staff navigate this important time.
- A comprehensive 2024 Post-Election Campus Resource and Response Guide developed by the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge and SLSV Coalition
- Recording of virtual discussion on The Role of Universities in Modern Democracy held November 12 as part of the SNF Dialogues series on Civic Engagement and Civil Discourse.
- Campus wellness and Counseling Support Services , following models from institutions like Brandeis University and University of Michigan
- Reliable data on voting is helpful as we all make sense of what happened and consider our next steps. The Nashman Center staff rely on CIRCLE as a resource of useful data on voting and the youth vote.
Additionally, we recommend the following resources:
The Morning After the Election
"The Morning After the Election " shared by the Institute for Democracy & Higher Education (IDHE), is an invaluable guide that aims to help campus communities navigate post-election discussions and reactions. It’s designed to help educators, students, and community leaders navigate the emotions and challenges that can arise in the wake of an election.
Key Features of “The Morning After”:
- Discussion Frameworks: Guidelines for facilitating conversations about election results in a constructive and inclusive manner.
- Actionable Steps: Ideas for continuing civic engagement beyond the election, emphasizing long-term involvement.
- Support Resources: Tips on providing emotional and psychological support during potentially stressful times.
Teaching on Days After
We also recommend the book, Teaching on Days After: Educating for Equity in the Wake of Major Events, Tragedies, and Traumas is a book by Teachers College Press. Their synopsis is, "a resource that provides guidance for teachers on how to engage with students after a traumatic event. The book includes stories from teachers across the country, and argues that teachers should prioritize equity, humanizing dialogue, and sociopolitical awareness. Here are some tips for teaching on the day after a crisis:
- Take a step back: Disconnect from the news and social media to notice how you feel.
- Collaborate: Check in with colleagues and school counselors to plan for the day.
- Don't rush to intellectualize: Avoid forcing students to engage in academic activities about an event they haven't processed emotionally yet.
- Be aware of your own feelings: Don't be afraid to let others know you need support."
