Founded in the wake of the 2004 election, the Roosevelt Institute Campus Network was formed in order to strengthen the progressive movement by meaningfully engaging young people in politics. The Campus Network emphasizes that young people can do far more than participate in campaigns; students are asked to take action on their ideas and create an impact in their communities. It encourages them to campaign for the progressive policies that they have written. It gives them an opportunity to reshape their communities. It allows them to experience, first-hand, the power of progressive thought in creating positive change. And the Network empowers students to see themselves as progressive leaders in their own right.
Today, the Campus Network boasts more than 8,000 members organized at approximately 80 chapters across the country. Chapters foster debate and dialogue on campus, teach policy courses, engage with local policymakers, generate policy, and promote student ideas through conferences and publications. Since its founding, Roosevelt members have presented student policies on Capitol Hill, testified to city council, implemented legislation, and worked directly in their communities. The initiative is always growing, always evolving, and always looking towards the future.
Recent Roosevelt Campus Network Achievements
Regionally
A year after Hurricane Katrina, Roosevelt students from the University of Michigan traveled to the Gulf Coast to interview community members about their greatest challenges and to suggest policy solutions on these issues. The University of Michigan published these suggestions in a comprehensive publication titled Roosevelt Relief.
This publication that addressed economic development, education, and health care issues was adopted by a national campaign called the Gulf Coast Civic Works Project as its agenda for policy change. Also, a candidate for the Louisiana House ran on a platform of Roosevelt ideas. When the candidate won, implementation of these suggestions occurred immediately.
Nationally
To successfully enroll all Americans in health-care plans, the National Government can use the model of Maryland and Medicare Part B which uses taxes to allow people to opt-out, but does not require them to opt-in. Rob Nelb from Yale University wrote this piece while at school but has been advocating for it at the White House. As a result of Rob's efforts, automatic enrollment was included in the Health Care Reform legislation this year.
Internationally
The recent tragedy in Haiti only exacerbated the country's long struggle with poverty, stifling further its ability to meet its potential in each of the three core dimensions of Human Development - education, public health, and overall quality of living. Jacob Helberg of the George Washington University proposed a Self-Sustaining Micro-Community to provide shelter, foster ownership, and advance human rights. The plan is being implemented in partnership with the French Embassy to the United States, and also in tandem with local partners in Haiti. Presently, the focus is on the expansion of educational and economic opportunities in the peripheral areas surrounding the city of Jacmel, in view of facilitating the relocation of homeless families.
Today, the Campus Network boasts more than 8,000 members organized at approximately 80 chapters across the country. Chapters foster debate and dialogue on campus, teach policy courses, engage with local policymakers, generate policy, and promote student ideas through conferences and publications. Since its founding, Roosevelt members have presented student policies on Capitol Hill, testified to city council, implemented legislation, and worked directly in their communities. The initiative is always growing, always evolving, and always looking towards the future.
Recent Roosevelt Campus Network Achievements
Regionally
A year after Hurricane Katrina, Roosevelt students from the University of Michigan traveled to the Gulf Coast to interview community members about their greatest challenges and to suggest policy solutions on these issues. The University of Michigan published these suggestions in a comprehensive publication titled Roosevelt Relief.
This publication that addressed economic development, education, and health care issues was adopted by a national campaign called the Gulf Coast Civic Works Project as its agenda for policy change. Also, a candidate for the Louisiana House ran on a platform of Roosevelt ideas. When the candidate won, implementation of these suggestions occurred immediately.
Nationally
To successfully enroll all Americans in health-care plans, the National Government can use the model of Maryland and Medicare Part B which uses taxes to allow people to opt-out, but does not require them to opt-in. Rob Nelb from Yale University wrote this piece while at school but has been advocating for it at the White House. As a result of Rob's efforts, automatic enrollment was included in the Health Care Reform legislation this year.
Internationally
The recent tragedy in Haiti only exacerbated the country's long struggle with poverty, stifling further its ability to meet its potential in each of the three core dimensions of Human Development - education, public health, and overall quality of living. Jacob Helberg of the George Washington University proposed a Self-Sustaining Micro-Community to provide shelter, foster ownership, and advance human rights. The plan is being implemented in partnership with the French Embassy to the United States, and also in tandem with local partners in Haiti. Presently, the focus is on the expansion of educational and economic opportunities in the peripheral areas surrounding the city of Jacmel, in view of facilitating the relocation of homeless families.