We are excited to share the opportunity to become the next host of Imagining America: Artists and Scholars in Public Life (IA) beginning July 2027. Following founding years at the University of Michigan, a ten-year term at Syracuse University, and what will soon be ten years at the University of California, Davis, IA has begun a two-year search for a new campus home.
This transition is part of an intentional cycle for higher education institutions to host IA for five-year once renewable terms. An ideal host will be in a strong position to strengthen and leverage IA’s existing values, history, collaborations, and programs, while infusing new energy, creativity, and mission-aligned interests to the national network.
Led by a distinguished National Advisory Board and UC Davis staff, IA approaches its 25th anniversary as a vibrant and growing national consortium of over 70 higher education institutional members and longstanding cultural partners. Hosting IA is an exciting opportunity to become a national hub in connecting and convening higher education institutions committed to public and engaged scholarship, and to activating the mission, vision, and values of IA.
Here are step-by-step instructions about the transition process:
Step 1: Visit the IA Transition Webpage to learn more.
Step 2: Register your interest to stay updated:
Step 3: Submit your Letter of Interest by January 15, 2025.
IF YOU HAVE FURTHER QUESTIONS
Attend an information session on Oct 1, 2024, at 1pm PST (via zoom: register here) to ask questions directly of the IA Leadership,
Send an email to connect@imaginingamerica.org, or
Send an email to IA Board President Paul Schadewald at pschadew@gmail.com
For questions re: assets, please contact Anuj Vaidya at anuva@ucdavis.edu