"Voting 101" focuses on what students need to know about voting during local, state, and federal elections. In the presentation we discuss what civic engagement means, how to register to vote, educating yourself on terms you could encounter during the voting process, in person vs. mail in voting, outlining your polling plan, how to have dialogue with family and peers, and finally how you can be civically engaged on USC's campus. 

Learning Outcomes 

As a result of this presentation, students will be able to... 

1. Understand election terminology and how it applies when voting in local, state or national elections. 
2. Develop their own civic identity within the Gamecock community and beyond.
3. Construct and apply a polling plan during an election cycle. 

Media Literacy is increasingly a concern as we educate our future leaders to navigate the world around them. We all consume media every day, needing to discern between reality and misinformation, a challenge made more difficult with the daily changes in AI and the growing scope of available media. Media Literacy 101 teaches our students how to think critically about the information they consume. We will discuss Authorship and Audiences, Messages and Meanings, and Personal Evaluation, connecting civic engagement and cognitive theory to real-world media literacy skills.

Learning Outcomes: 

As a result of this presentation, students will be able to...
1. Define media literacy and media bias.
2. Identify appeals to cognitive bias and persuasion in a piece of media.
3. Apply mental media literacy checklist to critically inspect a new piece of media.

This presentation examines the interconnected roles of citizenship at both the national and university levels, highlighting the rights and responsibilities that shape individual and community identity. It explores what it means to be a citizen of one’s country and how civic principles apply within the college environment. Particular focus is given to students at the University of South Carolina, emphasizing the Carolinian Creed and its influence on student behavior, leadership, and engagement. The presentation shows the value of dialogue, civic engagement, and advocacy in strengthening campus community and empowering students to contribute positively to the university experience.

Learning Outcomes:

As a result of this presentation, students will be able to...

1. Define the rights and responsibilities of a citizen at the national level and explain how they contribute to a functioning society.

2. Identify the rights and responsibilities of a college student, including expectations related to academic integrity and campus conduct.

3. Explain how the Carolinian Creed and founding documents connects to civic responsibility and student citizenship at the University of South Carolina.

4. Describe ways to engage in dialogue, civic engagement, and advocacy to enhance the student experience and contribute positively to the campus community.

Active citizenship refers to the involvement of individuals in the civic, political, social, economic, and environmental life of their community and country. In this presentation we explain how active citizenship goes beyond simply holding legal citizenship, it means actively participating to improve society.

Learning Outcomes:

As a result of this presentation, students will be able to...

1. Define active citizenship and explain its importance.

2. Describe different ways individuals can participate in civic life.

3. Suggest practical ways to become active citizens in their own communities.

Freedom of Expression and Access to Campus (UNIV 6.00)

Student Code of Conduct (STAF 6.26 )

Civil Rights & Title IX (CR 1.00)

Russell House Posting and Promotion Guidelines

Safely Engaging in Expression Delegates (SEED)

Students who have concerns about an event or would like to request assistance during a planned event should contact SEED (odos@mailbox.sc.edu) to speak with a team member.