ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge

Batten University has joined more than 160 college presidents and chancellors in committing to full student voter registration and participation in all elections through the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge.

ALL IN and its Higher Education Presidents Council launched a call to action for higher education leaders to fully engage students in electoral participation. By signing the pledge, Batten University committed to ensuring all eligible students can register to vote and cast informed ballots — and to fostering a campus culture that supports nonpartisan student civic learning, political engagement, and voter participation.

According to the National Study of Learning, Voting, and Engagement, voter turnout at more than 1,000 participating institutions increased by 21 percentage points between the 2014 and 2018 midterm elections — from 19% to 40%. While that represents meaningful progress, continuing to build a culture of civic participation remains essential.

Batten University’s Recognition

In November 2021, Batten University was recognized by the ALL IN Democracy Challenge for its Voter Action Plan, tying for Best In Class among 4-year private institutions nationwide. The University was also recognized as the Best Action Plan for 4-year Institutions within the Virginia Campus Voting Challenge.

Between 2016 and 2020, Batten University saw a 16% increase in the percentage of students who voted — from 49.5% in 2016 to 65.5% in 2020.