Information on Current Federal Actions

The College of Education is committed to sharing valuable resources related to the actions coming from the Trump administration for our community to stay informed, engaged, and supported.

If there are resources you recommend be added here, please contact the Dean’s Office, dean [at] educ [dot] umass [dot] edu (dean[at]educ[dot]umass[dot]edu).

UMass Amherst is committed to protecting the privacy, wellbeing, and safety of its community. This page collects and shares resources for students and employees in response to changes in the federal landscape. 

The Office of University Relations Federal Actions

Massachusetts Attorney General's Advisories and Press Releases

Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) Advisories

Research Centers

Research Centers: Our Center for Education Policy conducts research on and organizes projects related to civic education and participation. This includes a forthcoming “Civic Summit” on the preparation of informed voters. Visit the Center for Education Policy for more details.

Library Resources

Our library has extensive archives related to historical and current election data. You can access these resources at UMass Libraries.

Student Organizations

Join a club on campus, such as our Education Club, to participate in discussions, events, and civic engagement initiatives, or visit the Recreation and Wellbeing Center to engage in physical and wellness activities.

Student Legal Services Office

The Student Legal Services Office (SLSO) is a student-funded law office providing legal assistance to fee-paying UMass Amherst students and student groups.

Democracy in Troubled Times

The Democracy in Troubled Times campus wide initiative, led by faculty in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences in collaboration with many sponsors and partners.

Democracy in Troubled Times aims to address the challenges democracy faces in the U.S. and elsewhere, examining both enduring struggles and new challenges. It was designed to contribute to the significant efforts already underway on campus to address these issues.

Community, Democracy, and Dialogue

Another initiative examining the issue of navigating challenging, complex and controversial subjects in ways that bring our community together Community, Democracy and Dialogue, which supports the UMass Amherst commitment to promoting the exercise of free speech and nurturing discussions that foster empathy, broaden perspectives and diminish polarization.

International Community Town Hall

On Wednesday, December 4th, the College of Education hosted a town hall for international students, faculty, and staff in the Carney Family Auditorium. A representative from the Office of Global Affairs, along with Dean Kelly, provided brief remarks and responded to participant questions. A complete recording of the event can be found HERE.

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