CLC recognized for Excellence in student voter registration, turnout during 2022 midterm elections 

Today, the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge (ALL IN) recognized Central Lakes College for its nonpartisan democratic engagement efforts that fostered high levels of student voter engagement in the 2022 midterm elections. CLC received the Gold Seal, reflecting its commitment to ensuring that nonpartisan democratic engagement is a defining feature of campus life. 

The ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge empowers colleges and universities to achieve excellence in nonpartisan student democratic engagement. CLC was recognized alongside more than 500 campuses using data from the National Study of Learning, Voting, and Engagement (NSLVE) out of Tufts University, which found that colleges and universities had the second-highest voter turnout among students in a midterm election since NSLVE began measuring this data.   

“At Central Lakes College, we believe that every voice matters,” said Dr. Hara Charlier, President of CLC. “As a college community, it’s vital to create opportunities for civic responsibility and community engagement. We are proud of our students for not only exercising their own right to vote, but for inspiring and empowering others to do the same.” 

CLC was recognized on ALL IN’s inaugural list of Top Campuses by 2022 Voter Turnout for Community Colleges. The college received the Gold Seal, symbolizing a student voting rate of 40-49 percent. 

“The ALL IN Awards were created to celebrate nonpartisan democratic engagement and the outstanding campus voter registration and turnout rates achieved by our ALL IN campuses. Ahead of the 2024 elections, ALL IN campuses are ready to build on the momentum from 2022 to ensure their communities are ready to make an even bigger impact this fall,” said Jennifer Domagal-Goldman, Executive Director of the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge. “ALL IN is proud to celebrate and honor top-performing campuses, like Central Lakes College, who demonstrate that nonpartisan student voter engagement is possible and effective.” 

More than 1,060 institutions enrolling more than 10 million students participate in the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge, which supports colleges and universities in achieving excellence in nonpartisan student voter engagement.