JCC Recognized for Excellence in Nonpartisan Student Voter Engagement

Jefferson Community College (JCC) was recognized on September 10, 2024 by the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge (ALL IN) for its nonpartisan democratic engagement efforts that fostered high levels of student voter engagement in the 2022 midterm elections. JCC received the 2022 New York State Campus Voting Challenge award for Most Improved Voting Rate among community colleges, reflecting its commitment to making nonpartisan democratic engagement a defining feature of campus life.

ALL IN empowers colleges and universities to achieve excellence in nonpartisan student democratic engagement. JCC is one of more than 500 campuses to be selected for recognition determined by the National Study of Learning, Voting, and Engagement (NSLVE) data from Tufts University. The study concluded that colleges and universities had the second-highest voter turnout among students in a midterm election since NSLVE began measuring this data. 

JCC President Dr. Daniel J. Dupee, II, states, "We are deeply honored to receive the award for New York Campus Voting Challenge Most Improved Voting Rate. This recognition highlights Jefferson Community College's unwavering commitment to fostering a vibrant, nonpartisan democratic environment. Our efforts to engage students in the democratic process are a testament to our belief in the power of every voice and the importance of civic participation. Thank you to The All In Democracy Challenge for your support in helping us meet our mission to Educate, Inspire, and Empower our students.”

“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 Jefferson Community College, who demonstrate that nonpartisan student voter engagement is possible and effective.”

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

About ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge:
The ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge (ALL IN) is a national nonpartisan initiative of Civic Nation, a 501(c)(3) organization. The ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge strives to change civic culture and institutionalize democratic engagement activities and programs on college campuses, making voter participation a defining feature of campus life. ALL IN, in collaboration with over 1,050 higher education institutions, seeks to make participation in local, state, and federal elections a social norm; substantially increase the number of college students who are democratically engaged on an ongoing basis, during and between elections, and not just at the polls, and; make educating for democratic engagement on college campuses an accepted and expected part of the culture and curriculum so that students graduate with the knowledge, skills, behaviors, and values needed to be an informed and active citizen. Learn more at 

About Jefferson Community College 
Established on November 7, 1961, Jefferson Community College was the area’s first institution of higher education. Supervised by the State University of New York (SUNY), Jefferson offers 50+ associate degrees, certificates and microcredentials for career preparation or transfer; local access to bachelor’s and advanced degrees through partner institutions; lifelong learning through workshops and seminars; business and industry training; and provides community-based research and a forum for the productive discussion of ideas and issues of significance to the community through the Center for Community Studies. Jefferson is accredited by the Middle States Association and currently serves approximately 2,500 students, including a significant number of service members and their families.