JMU recognized for efforts to increase student participation in election

James Madison University has been recognized for its efforts to increase nonpartisan student voter participation.

JMU is one of 471 colleges and universities recognized by the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge.

JMU was named one of the most engaged campuses for college student voting.

“This honor represents a campus-wide, team approach to both create and sustain a culture of excellence in nonpartisan student democratic engagement,” said JMU President Charlie King. “I congratulate our faculty, staff and students, as well as the Madison Center, on their continued efforts to engage in conversations and actions that cultivate the common good in our democracy.”

ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge at JMU

• Shared 2022 NSLVE Reports with campus voting data with ALL IN.
• Developed and submitted a 2024 democratic engagement action plan with ALL IN.
• Have a current signatory to ALL IN’s Higher Education Presidents’ Commitment to Full Student Voter Participation.

The James Madison Center for Civic Engagement spearheaded numerous election year events and dialogue programs designed to provide students with resources and information to be both informed and proactive participants in the democratic process.

“These events and activities allow our students to go beyond the voting booth and positively engage with their fellow students, faculty, staff and the community throughout the year,” said Dr. Kara Dillard, interim executive director for the Madison Center. “Programs such as Dukes Vote, Common Good Conversations and the Better Conversations Together paired storytelling and deliberative discussions are just a few ways we encourage our students to get involved and stay involved in their democracy.”