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David J. Roof serves as Associate Professor in Ball State University's Teachers College Department of Educational Studies and Director of the Center for Economic and Civic Learning (CECL). He leads the U.S. Department of Education-funded CREATE initiative promoting active citizenship, and has directed State Department projects including the U.S./Uzbekistan UNITED program and Afghan Junior Faculty Development Program across Central Asia and Africa.
His educational background includes:
- Ph.D. in Educational Policy Studies, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (2011)
- M.Ed. in Educational Policy Studies, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (2009)
- B.S. in Education, New Mexico State University (1999)
Roof's research centers on civic education innovation in high-need districts and international contexts, with emphasis on democratic resilience and voter engagement. His work bridges policy analysis and practical implementation through initiatives like Indiana's civic education legislation and Ball State's Nonpartisan Democratic Engagement Action Plan. Recent scholarship examines language barriers for Bangladeshi students, Central Asian exchange programs, and women's higher education in Afghanistan.
His publications reveal consistent focus on democratic education frameworks, with increasing attention to global applications and marginalized populations. The research trajectory shows progression from U.S. civic pedagogy toward international comparative studies, particularly in conflict-affected regions.
Award recognition includes:
- ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge Highly Established Action Plan Seal for 'Cardinals Vote!'
Grant leadership spans federal projects including U.S. Department of Education funding for CREATE and State Department support for Central Asian initiatives. Roof serves on the Fulbright U.S. Student Program National Screening Committee and American Institute of Pakistan Studies Board of Trustees, while advising civic engagement programs that registered over 2,000 student voters in 2024.
He directs the Center for Economic and Civic Learning while maintaining affiliations with the Varieties of Democracy Institute (Gothenburg) and Educating for American Democracy Community of Practice. Roof co-founded 'Cardinals Vote!' with Student Life and Community Engagement offices, establishing Ball State as national leader in nonpartisan voter mobilization.
