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Empowering Student Voters: Championing Democratic Engagement on Campus

The .Trust.Me…I’m.a.Voter! initiative was developed in the COM 110 course to promote voter registration and engagement among students. Collaborating with various university organizations such as the Student Government and Political Science Club, the project organized events like the Social Issues Fair, featuring nearly 100 presenters. Additionally, we trained 75 deputy registrars and processed 2,000 voter registration forms, significantly increasing participation. Our efforts included promoting early voting, ensuring an enjoyable and educational experience for students involved while fostering political engagement and civic responsibility.

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Empowering Student Voters: Championing Democratic Engagement on Campus

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  1. Trust Me….I’m a Voter!: Voter Initiatives Gone Wild on Campus.

  2. 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

  3. Social Issues Fair

  4. Social Issues Fair • Nearly 100 presenters • Visits from students, faculty, administrators, and community members

  5. Congressional Debate

  6. Congressional Debate

  7. 18 in ‘08

  8. 18 in ‘08

  9. Classroom Variations

  10. 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!!!

  11. Thanks for your time and support! THE END!

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