School of Civic Life and Leadership welcomes 11 new faculty 

The College’s new School of Civic Life and Leadership welcomed 11 faculty to Carolina this fall. 

Led by Jed Atkins, the School aims to foster intellectual curiosity and reflection on civic life in our present polarized political climate. 

“UNC-Chapel Hill is ideally positioned to provide a civic education that equips students to flourish in a pluralistic democracy,” said Atkins. “Our faculty are committed to cultivating a free-speech culture inside and outside the classroom. Our curriculum provides a rigorous, holistic education that encourages the human search for meaning and helps students develop the capacities for civil discourse and wise decision-making.” 

The nationally recognized faculty will help students consider the constant questions of human and civic flourishing and cultivate respectful dialogue and informed decision-making skills.  

This group of new Carolina faculty represents a diverse range of disciplines and specializations; however, it is particularly strong in political theory. 

Launched last fall, the School fosters a culture of reflection and intellectual curiosity that is designed to help democracy thrive. The faculty began articulating a vision for the School and designed the curriculum for the minor in civic life and leadership, which debuted this semester. 

Learn more about the new faculty on the SCiLL web site.