But too often voting is mistaken as the only exercise of our civic duty--as not merely a positive outgrowth of a functional democracy, but democracy itself. Most importantly, colleges offer opportunities for Americans to develop healthy habits of civic engagement that can last a lifetime. According to the Tufts Institute for Democracy & Higher Education Election Imperatives report,We view increasing voting and civic learning/participation in democracy as related and symbiotic goals. These year-round, 365-day opportunities for civic engagement abound when you are in the habit of looking for them. This Tuesday, I hope college students turn out in record numbers to vote for whichever candidates inspire them.

Source: Forbes November 03, 2018 02:03 UTC