Programs
The Center for the Study of Government and the Individual (CSGI) exists to explore the constitutional, economic, political, and social foundations of a free, flourishing, and prosperous society and to provide a vehicle for the candid exploration of the proper relationship between government and individuals. The purpose is not to promote particular political ideologies, but to critically analyze all positions on the role of government in American society. As a part of that mission, CSGI regularly host lectures addressing enduring questions of the American constitutional order and contemporary problems in public policy. It also provides support for faculty course development, student research, and student travel to seminars related to the program’s mission.
Our public events are open to the larger community. We welcome our neighbors to join us in the study of the American civic tradition and its relevance to current trends.
Program for Preserving a Free and Prosperous Society
The Program for Preserving a Free and Prosperous Society promotes the study of political and economic liberty and explores the three pillars of liberalism: freedom, markets, and morality.
Program on Civic Discourse
The Program on Civic Discourse provides citizens, students, and teachers with insight into foundational principles of American civics. The Program features guidance and best practices for American citizenship, from engaging in civil discourse to understanding the rights and responsibilities inherent to the task of self-government.
Program on the American Constitution
The Program on the American Constitution supports education and research on the origins and development of American constitutionalism. From federalism and the rule of law to inalienable rights like freedom of speech, the Program focuses on bedrock elements of the American constitutional order at the national level and in the state of Colorado.
Bastiat Honors Scholars
The Bastiat Honors Program provides a prestigious undergraduate award for students who wish to study the constitutional, economic, and political foundations of a free society. Teaching these foundations, their relevance to contemporary issues, and developing students to become future leaders in government, law, academia, and business, is the core objective of this program. Students are selected through a competitive application process and engage in a year-long series of readings and discussions with CSGI faculty. To learn more, click here. For more information, contact us.
Other Activities
Public Forums - designed to bring the academic and public communities together
Seminars- by specialists in the subject areas
Publications - books, papers, and proceedings of public forums
Research - funded to provide in-depth analysis of the Center's areas of interest
Faculty Fellows - participate in the Center Roundtable, act as editors for publications, serve as mentors to students and take on special roles in program development
Funded development courses - focused on the role government in American society
Student Fellows - will receive scholarships in fields relevant to the topic of the Center; will work with faculty mentors and participate in Center activities
Student Interns - will work with faculty mentors on projects in the community directly related to the Center publications.