Political Advocacy

Please visit the NEW Political Liaison Website at http://www.eastcentral.edu/NADE/PoliticalAdvocacy for more political advocacy information

For over 200 years, developmental education (not just coursework for the under prepared college student, but all services that fall under the umbrella term "developmental education") has been an essential element in providing access to and support during higher education for millions of students in the United States. But this success has not come without healthy debate.

Few question the efficacy of providing learning assistance in the form of tutoring and supplemental instruction; fewer still question the importance and validity of advising and counseling. But some, who value these services but who do not recognize them as developmental services, do question the appropriateness of providing developmental coursework (which they often refer to as "remedial" coursework) on the college or university campus.

To be fully prepared to participate in discussions of a political nature about developmental education, please visit the Political Liaison Committee website at http://www.eastcentral.edu/NADE/PoliticalAdvocacy regularly, and become familiar with the following list of recent publications. Also, be sure to read the NADE resolutions and connect with NADE's Political Liaisons--they are listed in the current Leadership Directory. They have ideas and advice to help you.