Past Newsletters

March 2023

As we welcome warmer temperatures and break into spring, the Faculty Network is excited to share opportunities and resources connecting students, faculty, practitioners and nonprofit partners across the student voting space...

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February 2023

As we start ease into 2023 the Faculty Network for Student Voting Rights (FacNet) remains committed to equipping faculty with the resources and tools needed to assist students in participating in each and every election...

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August 2022

As Summer is quickly coming to a close, for many of us the school year is upon us. As you finalize your syllabi and plan courses, whether in-person, virtual, or hybrid models, this month's newsletter provides an upcoming...

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March 2022

With the official start of Spring, the Faculty Network is highlighting upcoming events and initiatives focused on connecting local election officials and campus stakeholders, submitting proposals to the Student Vote...

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December 2021

As the year draws to a close, thank you all for the incredible work done in the student voting space. Thank you for the continued commitment to educating students on voter engagement as your efforts are crucial in making sure...

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September 2021

FacNet is excited to start a new academic year with an energized Steering Committee of both returning and new faculty members and academic partners.  We'd also like to welcome Britah Odondi, the new Civic Engagement Manager...

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May 2021

If you wanted to apply for our Steering Committee but the application slipped your mind, have no fear — we're extending application acceptance through this Friday, May 7th! Read below for other opportunities...

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March 2021

As we break into spring, The Faculty Network is hosting our first retreat to build our long-term goals and continue providing faculty with a space to connect and learn! This retreat will offer resources that help faculty implement...

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November 2020 #1

It has been a long road, but Election Day is finally upon us! We're thrilled with the network we've been able to grow over the last few months, and are excited to make this final push alongside you! With Election Day on the horizon...

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National Voter Education Week Issue 5

Day 5: #WeReady

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National Voter Education Week Issue 2

Day 2: Get #MailReady

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September 2020 #3

National Voter Registration Day has come and gone, and it was a huge success! While we are definitely still pushing registration efforts through your state deadline, we also want to consider some next steps for voter education...

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August 2020 #2

Thank you for committing to educating your students on voting in the upcoming election. Your efforts are crucial in making sure young people are fully equipped to vote. For many of us the school year is upon us...

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October 2022

With less than three weeks left until the midterms, Faculty are uniquely placed to promote and prepare students for the upcoming midterms. As this week marks Vote Early Day (Oct 28th), read on below for details...

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July 2022

Happy Summer! With warmer temperatures and changes in the academic calendar, we hope these next few months provide much needed rest and relaxation to our members. The Faculty Network is excited...

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February 2022

2022 is off to an exciting start for the Faculty Network! Welcome to our new members as the focus remains on providing resources and guidance on how to mobilize faculty across multiple disciplines in a non-partisan...

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November 2021

This week marked elections across the nation. With the national spotlight on Virginia and New Jersey, there was an added emphasis on the importance of local elections. With that multiple cities elected history-making...

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June 2021

This summer FacNet has been hard at work rebuilding our infrastructure and expanding our leadership team. We're excited to announce several new updates: we launched our new 2021 Steering Committee; we finalized FacNet's Mission...

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April 2021 #2

Last week the Faculty Network concluded our first Spring Retreat! We connected with many faculty members at institutions across the nation and discussed the important issues around student voter engagement. Thank you...

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February 2021

Check out today's faculty webinar on volunteering and learn how you can receive funding for democratic engagement in Spring 2021! And access upcoming events, funding opportunities, podcasts, and platforms to connect...

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October 2020 #2

Less than 12 days to Election Day! Check out some final government resources and events below from the SLSV Coalition’s Resource and Support Working Group and the Ask Every Student program, Tufts University, ACE, and more...

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National Voter Education Week Issue 4

Day 4: Get #BallotReady

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National Voter Education Week Issue 1

Day 1: Get #VoteReady

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September 2020 #2

Happy #NationalVoterRegistrationDay! Check our schedule of events to stay motivated through Election Day. This schedule includes webinars, faculty convenings from Project Pericles, and more

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August 2020 #1

Thank you for committing to educating your students on voter engagement for the upcoming election. Your efforts are crucial in making sure young people are fully equipped to vote. This week we're focused on hearing from YOU...

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September 2022

Today marks the 10th Anniversary of National Voter Registration Day (NVRD). This month's newsletter provides resources and opportunities to get faculty and students involved and educated on local elections...

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May 2022

As the academic year comes to a close, we wanted to highlight some exciting updates in the student voting space as well as take stock of the Faculty Network and its incredible members. Read on below to complete a survey...

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January 2022

As we begin 2022 FacNet remains focused on planning, creating, supporting, and implementing initiatives that are centered on FacNet's mission and Vision. Read on below for details on FacNet's first webinar of the year...

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October 2021

With elections less than three weeks away, this week we are highlighting some of the incredible work being done by our faculty members, sharing upcoming events, and providing resources for civic engagement...

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May 2021

We're writing to share an exciting development on an action you can do to support the advancement of student voting rights. Two SSN scholars, Peggy James and Michael Evans from University of Wisconsin and Georgia State University...

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April 2021 #1

It's your last chance to register for our Spring Retreat! It starts tomorrow, April 14th, and runs until the 21st. We will focus on building our long-term goals and will provide faculty a space to connect! This retreat will...

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November 2020 #2

Thank you all for your incredible voting work the last few months. While it will be some time before we have specific data on youth voting, preliminary reports show that the youth vote had a significant influence on the outcome...

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October 2020 #1

Because we're nearly two weeks out from the election, we've compiled resources geared toward helping students actually cast those votes — whether via absentee or in person. As we head into the home stretch, learn how you can be...

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National Voter Education Week Issue 3

Day 3: Get #VotePlanReady

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National Voter Education Week Issue 3

Day 3: Get #VotePlanReady

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September 2020 #1

Thank you for committing to educating your students on voting in the upcoming election. Your efforts are crucial in making sure young people are fully equipped to vote. Did you know there are only 10 Tuesdays until Nov. 3...

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July 2020

Welcome to the Faculty Network for Student Voting Rights! Thank you for committing to educating your students on voter engagement for the upcoming election. Your efforts are crucial in turning out young people to vote in November...

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