A Civic Health Dialogue and Deliberation: Engaging Business, Nonprofit, and Public Leaders

Abstract

Improving collective understanding of the civic health of communities and the nation is a critical first step in building civic and political connectedness. Recent efforts, including those of the State of Indiana, have focused on “taking the pulse” of civic activity. These efforts highlight the importance of building civic knowledge and skills for citizens, including young upcoming civic actors. However, another important group of civic actors has largely gone unexamined in this effort to advance civic health: public, private, and nonprofit-sector leaders at both the regional and state levels.