This interactive discussion focuses on the Center for Civic Engagement’s experience leading a ‘Cougs Vote’ coalition of students, staff, faculty and community members. Panelists will recount their experiences in forming a coalition across six campuses dedicated to executing a student-driven democratic engagement campaign. Discussion will include: - Including and engaging underrepresented populations - Raising awareness of the importance of elections - Increasing student voter registration and voting rates, with an emphasis on underrepresented populations - Maintaining enthusiasm and continuing efforts even in off-year and mid-term election cycles - Obstacles and unexpected challenges - Avoiding perceptions of bias and political favoritism

 

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