TPPF’s Sherry Sylvester welcomes Ben Crockett, a Texas A&M political science senior and key player in the Citizenship and Service Initiative. With internships at TPPF and States Trust under his belt, Ben shares how A&M is rethinking higher education with four pillars: knowledge, civic character, skills, and engagement. From testifying at the Capitol to fostering civil discourse, he’s helping shape Aggies into confident citizens. Plus, hear how this counters DEI trends and why A&M’s balanced student body stands out.
0:00 – Intro: Meet Ben Crockett
3:00 – Citizenship and Service Initiative Explained
6:15 – Skills Gap: From Cold Calls to City Hall
9:00 – Texas A&M’s Balanced Campus Culture
12:30 – Expanding Free Speech Events
15:45 – Student Government’s role at A&M
18:00 – Justifying Texas’ Investment in A&M
21:00 – Countering DEI with a Positive Vision
23:30 – Closing: The Future of A&M
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