Mock rally encourages political awareness
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(Top) Two First Coast High School student delegates eat lunch outside of the University Center Nov 13. |
High school and college students from across Duval County came together in the University Center Nov. 13 and 14 to discuss political platforms, social and economic reform, and foreign policy, and to register to vote during a 2008 mock convention.
The two-day convention, sponsored by UNF and the Duval County Supervisor of Elections Office, split student delegates into different states and challenged them to decide on issues, develop platforms, and vote for presidential candidates.
"This event lets students know what happens during an election and gets them involved in the political process," said Supervisor of Elections Jerry Holland. "They aren't just listening, they are participating."
Each student delegate was chosen by their respective high school using criteria such as GPA and class schedule, Holland said. Guest speakers and informational booths were present to educate attendees about the different presidential candidates for the 2008 election.
The 18-24 age bracket in Duval County has become the largest group of registered voters, and this event was intended to increase the trend, said Tracy Collier, director of education and communication for the Supervisor of Elections Office.
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Where are your student fees going?
The Student Fee Assessment Committee is a joint committee comprised of university officials and Student Government representatives that is responsible for making recommendations to President John Delaney about the breakdown of student fees. The committee has had three meetings this semester. Below is a summary of which departments have presented their requests for next year.
Health Promotions
PRESENTER: Shelley Purser, director.
CURRENT FEE: 93 cents per
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REQUESTED INCREASE: none.
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PRESENTER: Dr. Fred Beck, director; Doreen Perez, director of administration.
CURRENT FEE: $2.90 per credit hour
REQUESTED INCREASE: 76 cents per
credit hour.
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