Cochise College is one of 121 colleges and universities recognized for their commitment to increasing nonpartisan democratic engagement in 2022.
Cochise College has received a Highly Established Action Plan Seal from the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge (ALL IN). The college is one of only three higher education institutions in Arizona awarded. This award acknowledges colleges that have worked to increase nonpartisan democratic engagement and graduate engaged voters by building a robust nonpartisan action plan. ALL IN and the American Democracy Project, Campus Vote Project, NASPA Lead Initiative, and the Students Learn Students Vote Coalition created the Strengthening American Democracy Guide to help colleges engage students by building effective action plans.
In 2019, a rubric based on the guide was released to allow campuses to self-assess the strength of their action plan. ALL IN provides a confidential score and feedback that helps campuses celebrate and strengthen their action plans. The Highly Established Action Plan Seal recognizes campuses scoring at least 31.5 out of 36 points on the Strengthening American Democracy rubric.
“Nonpartisan student civic engagement is important at Cochise College. We’re honored to receive the Highly Established Action Plan Seal from All In for our success with our 2022 Campus Action Plan,” said Dr. J.D. Rottweiler, president. “Congratulations to our students and staff who developed and implemented a comprehensive, data-informed campus action plan. Great job, You make us proud.” Cochise College scored 33 out of 36 points above the national average of 26.2.
“Colleges and universities assist in preparing students to engage meaningfully in our nation’s democracy,” said Dr. Jennifer Domagal-Goldman, executive director of the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge. “We are excited to recognize Cochise College for working with the next generation of voters.”
The ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge empowers colleges and universities to achieve excellence in nonpartisan student democratic engagement. Campuses that join the ALL IN Challenge complete a set of action items, with the support of staff, to institutionalize nonpartisan civic learning, political engagement, and voter participation on their campus.