Trust Me….I’m a Voter!: Voter Initiatives Gone Wild on Campus.
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Trust Me….I’m a Voter!:Voter Initiatives Gone Wild on Campus.
Trust Me…I’m a Voter! Overview:•Constructed in COM 110 course•Purpose is to register and prepare voters (Trust & Vote)•Based out of 5 COM 110 classrooms with connections to:• Student Government• Political Science Club• Honors Program• CTLT• University Program Board• School of Communication• McLean County Clerk’s office
•Registered voters and created political engagement events on campus
Social Issues Fair
Social Issues Fair◊ Nearly 100 presenters
◊Visits from students, faculty, administrators, and community members
Congressional Debate
Congressional Debate
18 in ‘08
18 in ‘08
Classroom Variations
Results• Deputized nearly 75 deputy registrars•Processed 2,000 voter registration forms (6x times the previous election)•Supported and promoted early voting efforts on campus•Provided enjoyable, educational experiences for the students INVOLVED!!!
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