C-SC faculty member named to Council on Foreign Relations’ Higher Education Ambassador Program

CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College’s Chad DeWaard, professor of political science and chair of the college’s Department of Civic Engagement and Leadership, recently was named to the Higher Education Ambassador Program by the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR).

DeWaard will help improve the CFR’s educational resources and methods, find new opportunities for students to engage with global affairs and be certified as an official CFR ambassador.

“We are immensely proud of his appointment to this program,” C-SC president Lauren Schellenberger said in a press release. “His selection is a testament to his expertise in political science and his dedication to enhancing student civic engagement. We are confident his involvement with CFR will bring valuable insights to The Hill and connect our students with a broader community of citizens and professionals.”

The Council on Foreign Relations is a think tank dedicated to promoting a nonpartisan understanding of international relations and improving public dialogue on key global issues. Its mission is to foster collaboration between academia, policymaking and the public. The Education Ambassador program connects teachers and scholars with educational resources, professional development opportunities and a community of global educators committed to equipping students to meet today’s challenges.

DeWaard joined the Culver-Stockton faculty in 2010. He has served as associate chair of the Applied Liberal Arts and Sciences division, chair of the Social and Behavioral Sciences division and now is chair of Civic Engagement and Leadership.

“I am honored to join the Council on Foreign Relations’ Higher Education Ambassador Program,” DeWaard said. “This role presents an exciting opportunity to collaborate with esteemed colleagues and contribute to vital discussions on international policies and global challenges. I look forward to leveraging this platform to advance our understanding of complex global issues and to further the mission of civic engagement.”