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Co-Designer Cohort Presentation��Strategic Campus Partnerships: �Connecting with Registrars for Civic Engagement

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Dr. Teri Platt and Dr. Sabrina Riles

Department of Public Administration

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  • Think outside the box to build foundational relationships that can support dynamic student outreach and engagement

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  • Data and information access can streamline planning and activities

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  • Registrars are a repository and clearinghouse

Connecting with University Registrars

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What is the registrar? A university registrar plans, organizes and manages all of the activities related to the records and registration of a university, including serving as the official authorized keeper of the university's student records.

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Reach of the Registrar for Student Voter Engagement

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Office of the University Registrar

University General Counsel

Office of Media Relations

Office of Residential Life

Office of Planning, Assessment, and Records

Office of External Relationships

Center for Teaching and Faculty Development

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Reach of the Registrar for Student Voter Engagement

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Vice President for Academic Affairs

School Deans

Department Chairs

Faculty Members

General Education Committee

First Year Experience Committee

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Benefits of Collaboration

  • Key dates on campus calendar: election deadlines and dates; events
  • Inclusion of voter registration in registration process
  • List of enrolled students as of specific dates
  • Current and temporary residential addresses
  • Course tallies (most populated courses, high traffic buildings, key course time periods)

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Example of How Collaboration Facilitates Outreach

  • Obtain list of enrolled students
  • Develop or compile messaging about voting
  • Divide students into groups: on/off campus, major, classification
  • Obtain clearance to contact students across platforms: email, SM, LMS
  • Collaborate with faculty, staff, and administrators for follow-up
  • Utilize voter registration platform to track registration
  • Maintain spreadsheet to track outreach efforts and individual contact

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