AURORA | The Community College of Aurora has been tabbed for its effort to promote nonpartisan voter engagement, marking the second consecutive time in the election cycle that the school has received the shout out.
The ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge awarded the college’s 2026 action plan with its highest designation for college initiatives aimed at increasing civic learning, political engagement and student voter participation.
“Schools that invest in nonpartisan civic engagement have higher campus voter registration and turnout rates, and as we approach this year’s midterm elections, this work is more important than ever,” Jen Domagal-Goldman, executive director of the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge said in a statement.
The recognition highlights a decade of work by the college to expand student participation in elections.
College officials said the school has partnered with community organizations and local election officials to host voter registration drives, debate watch events and informational sessions designed to make ballot issues more accessible.
In collaboration with Arapahoe County election partners, the college has also brought voter registration opportunities directly to campus. Other partners have worked to simplify Colorado ballot information booklets into clearer, nonpartisan language to help students better understand ballot measures.
A new goal in the most recent plan includes establishing a ballot drop-off location at the college’s Centennial Campus.
Julie LaRock, dean of student success, said the recognition reflects the college’s commitment to civic engagement.
“Through on-campus engagement, education and programming, we aim to demystify the voting process and position civic participation as an important part of the co-curricular experience,” LaRock said in a statement.
College officials said the recognition aligns with its broader strategic plan to promote civic engagement as a key learning outcome and reflects ongoing collaboration among students, educators and community partners.