Dates: January 2 - 18, 2025
Times: Synchronous meetings:
- January 11th from 10:00am - 1:00pm (in-person)
- January 14th from 6:00pm - 8:00pm (Zoom)
- January 18th from 10:00am - 11:00am (Zoom)
Location: Hybrid - Both in-person and live zoom sessions are required.
Price: $295
For more information, questions or to register: Email tcacademy@tc.columbia.edu
Please Note: This course is offered on a non-credit basis only.
Instructor(s)
Matthew J. Camp is a community engagement professional with nearly 20 years of experience in politics, public policy, and advocacy. He is Director of Government Relations & Community Engagement for Teachers College, Columbia University where he oversees alumni engagement for 95,000 College alumni and cultivates relationships with city, state, and federal government officials. Matt co-founded the Advocacy Academy with TC students in 2017 and has been an adjunct Assistant Professor of Advocacy & Political Action at New York University and a teaching assistant in political science at Columbia University.
Matt holds a Ph.D. in Politics & Education from Teachers College, Columbia University, a Masters of Public Policy from Rutgers University, and a B.A. with distinction from the University of Delaware with a double major in political science and psychology. He has been a staff assistant for two United States Senators and a Legislative Assistant for Princeton University. He has a recent co-authored publication in the Journal of Experimental Political Science and has been published in Inside Higher Education. His book, Tend: Exploring Mindful-Driven Advocacy was published in 2024.
Learning Objectives
Through readings, written assignments, class discussion, and group work, students will acquire new advocacy tools by exploring practical topics, including how to:
- Understand your community’s assets
- Build your coalition
- Find your voice (using words when necessary)
- Have depolarizing conversations
- Prepare a Congressional testimony
- Write an op/ed
- Engage with the media
- Sustain your advocacy
Who Should Attend
- Current students from any TC program
- TC alumni
- Non-degree seeking students
- NYC community members & nonprofit professionals
Upon Completion
Participants who successfully complete this course will receive a Certificate of Participation.
Licensed educators in NY state are also eligible for a Continuing Teacher Leader Education (CTLE) certificate for a total of 15 CTLE hours.
