Take the Pledge

The the Pledge to Read the Constitution of the United States

  • be conversant with its contents;
  • discuss it with your classmates, friends, and family;
  • exercise your rights and responsibilities as a citizen

Our Democracy Depends on Civil Literacy

I pledge to read the U.S. Constitution.

The John Deaver Drinko Academy for American Political Institutions and Civic Culture and the Simon Perry Center for Constitutional Democracy are non-partisan educational programs that in work in support of Marshall University’s commitment to foster the development of informed and engaged citizens who collaborate to advocate the common good.

Contact Us

Dr. Montserrat Miller
Executive Director
304-696-2739
millerm@marshall.edu

Dr. Jennifer Robinette
Program Coordinator
304-696-3183
robinett@marshall.edu

Dr. Wendell Dobbs
Musical Director
304-696-2964
dobbs@marshall.edu

Dr. Clayton Brooks
Quoits Pitmaster
304-696-6702
brooksc@marshall.edu