Elect Her at Louisville, Louisiana State, and Howard
December 06, 2012Elect Her–Campus Women Win, a collaboration between AAUW and Running Start, encourages and trains college women to run for student government. Follow the links below to read highlights from this fall’s trainings.
Elect Her—Howard Women Win attendees strategize how to get the most votes in a campaign simulation exercise.
Since many of LSU’s student government officers were in the room during the What’s Your Issue? exercise (where students choose their platforms), the officers were able to start a dialogue about some of the campus issues the attendees brought up and make plans to follow up on the concerns.
Working toward Political Parity, One Student Government Seat at a Time — University of Louisville
Those who attended the Elect Her training clearly embodied the spirit of the program: women who are tuned into critical issues on campus and in their communities stepping up to work for a positive impact.
Working Together to Support Women Candidates — Howard University
Every speaker at this Elect Her training had a unique story, but one point rang true for all three: You need to show up, and often! All three speakers stressed that showing their faces at events and talking to people (especially on election day) was a defining factor in their victories.
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Jessica Kelly | Issue: Leadership | Tags: Higher Education, Leadership Programs, Student Leadership | December 06, 2012