Voting Resources for Faculty

The research is clear that student voting rates are highest on campuses where civic engagement is discussed everywhere: classrooms, residence halls, department newsletters… everywhere.

The Nashman Center calls on all faculty to connect with students to help be sure they have a plan to vote. Read on for specific resources.

The Nashman Center Election Hive
This comprehensive list of all GW events and civic activities happening on and around campus is provided as both a webpage and newsletter. From voter registration drives to panel discussions, workshops, and community initiatives, this is your go-to spot for staying informed and active.

TurboVote

The number one resource to share with your students is https://gwu.turbovote.org/

TurboVote provides all the information needed to vote with confidence. Check voter registration status, sign up for election reminders, get help on state-specific rules for voting by mail, and learn about down-ballot candidates - all in one place.

GW Votes

GW Votes is a nonpartisan coalition hosted in the Honey W. Nashman Center for Civic Engagement and Public Service that promotes voter registration, education, and participation on GW’s campus and beyond. You are welcome to join them! gwvotes@gwu.edu

In addition to efforts to increase the student vote, GW Votes shares important research about GW's student voter rates.

GW Votes Faculty Toolkit

The GW Votes' Faculty Toolkitwill guide you through the process of encouraging and supporting your students in participating in the upcoming elections. It includes a section on incorporating this work into your syllabi this Fall. Now is a great time to check it out.

Event Recap: The Role of College Faculty in Student Voting

[Event Recap and Link to the Recording]

If you missed the Nashman Center's April Conversation on The Role of College Faculty in Student Voting, we highly recommend it.

Nancy Thomas, Founder of the Institute for Democracy and Higher Education, provided insights from research findings, including that most college students are already registered to vote. She recommends messaging that urges students to follow-through and vote.
Peter Loge, director of GW's School of Media and Public Affairs fielded questions about competing with social media messages that suggesting voting doesn't matter. He assured us that messages from people we know have more power than posts from troll farms.
Vidya Muthupillai, GW student and program assistant for GW Votes provided a wealth of knowledge about student voting trends.