The Salmon P. Chase Center for Civics, Culture, and Society was established by the State of Ohio in 2023 to research and teach the historical ideas, traditions, and texts that have shaped the American constitutional order and society
The Salmon P. Chase Center for Civics, Culture, and Society at The Ohio State University was established by Ohio in 2023. It is dedicated to cultivating informed citizenship, fostering intellectual diversity, and forming leaders for a free society. The Chase Center prepares students to live well in whatever path life takes them, while also doing well for Ohio and the United States, just like its namesake Salmon P. Chase.
The Center’s world-class and highly regarded faculty hail from the world’s most prestigious universities and possess the broad range of expertise necessary for citizenship education, from American history, law, and political theory to philosophy, literature, and religion.
The core of the Chase Center’s academic offerings is its new Bachelor of Arts in Civics, Law, and Leadership. This program sharpens students’ logical reasoning, hones their written and verbal communication, and prepares them to pursue demanding careers in law as well as leadership positions in any field. It is designed to be easily paired with other majors available on campus.
Beyond the traditional classroom, the Center provides robust learning opportunities and a small-school experience through the Chase Society. Our tight-knit and engaged community provides students with fellowship, thought-provoking conversations, and Global Education and employment opportunities.
The Chase Center is also a leading convenor of conversations on campus. It hosts high-profile public events, including debates and lectures featuring nationally recognized experts. By facilitating spirited, respectful dialogue among participants with varied viewpoints, the Center initiates vital, constructive conversations that have been absent on university campuses.
The Center’s programs also extend to elementary and secondary education. It supports classical and liberal arts education in Ohio and across the nation through research, teacher education, and convenings of school leaders and teachers. It also provides professional development for teachers nationwide so that they can confidently teach their students about America’s foundational documents.
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