Independence Community College has been selected for the Innovative Program Award with the Votes Initiative Program.

ICC President Dr. Vincent Bowhay says ICC has a long history of preparing students to be active participants in our democratic society. He is proud that the college is recognized for its work registering students to vote in the 2020 Presidential election. He says despite a pandemic, their students made their voices heard on a wide variety of issues, and that is something we should all be proud of.

ICC is one of over 231 “Voter Friendly” campuses across 37 states. The mission of the Votes Initiative Program is to help students overcome barriers to participating in the political process. Campuses are evaluated based on a campus plan that offers ways for individuals to register, educate, and turn out student voters.