The NICD’s National Civility Network (NCN) was launched on college campuses in spring of 2015. The network is comprised of institutes and centers committed to a more robust democracy through programs both on campus and in the broader society. The NCN collaborates on projects related to political dysfunction, civility, and civic engagement. Current member organizations include:
- Center for Civility and Democratic Engagement, University of California, Berkeley
- Center for Politics, University of Virginia
- Davenport Institute for Public Engagement and Civic Leadership, Pepperdine University
- Ethics Center, California State University, Fresno
- Institute for Civic Discourse and Democracy, Kansas State University
- Institute of Civil Civic Engagement, University of San Diego, San Diego City College, and San Diego Mesa College
- Institute for Policy and Civic Engagement, College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs, University of Illinois at Chicago
- Jonathan M. Tisch College of Citizenship and Public Service, Tufts University
- New Hampshire Listens, University of New Hampshire
- Pastor Center for Politics and Public Service, Arizona State University
- The Greater Akron Civility Center hosted by The Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics, University of Akron
- Thomas S. Foley Institute of Public Policy and Public Service, Washington State University