Census 2020: How Higher Education Can Support a Fair and Accurate Count in Illinois

Join Illinois Campus Compact as we discuss the vital role that colleges and universities can play in ensuring a fair and complete count in the 2020 Census. A complete count is essential to ensuring that states maintain their federal funding levels and their representation in federal government. By working with students, staff, faculty, administrators, and most importantly, community partners, colleges and universities can support their communities in maintaining important resources. This event is a kick off to a yearlong series of events that will help colleges and universities map out a strategy for supporting a fair and accurate Census 2020 in Illinois. This is open to higher education professionals and community partners.

10:00am-10:30am – Registration

10:30am – 10:45am – Welcome and Opening

11:00am – 12:15am – Panel Discussion – A Fair and Accurate Census Count – Higher Education’s Role in the Community

• Anita Banerji – Democracy Director – Forefront
• Sherrie Taylor – Northern Illinois Center for Governmental Studies and Liaison to the State Data Center
• Mary Riseling - Office of the Illinois Secretary of State

12:15pm-1:15pm – Lunch

• Speaker - Christopher Merrett - Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs

1:30pm – 2:30pm – Next Steps

• Working with K-12
• Supporting Community Partners
• On-Campus Count – How it supports the community

2:30pm - 3pm - Funding Opportunities for Census 2020

For any questions, please contact Natalie Furlett at nfurlett@depaul.edu