Civic engagement consists of individuals and groups working together to identify issues within and strengthen communities. Civic engagement includes voting, volunteering, activism, and working in community organizations.

ASG CEC promotes civic engagement on campus, listens and responds to student concerns relating to off-campus affairs, engagement, or community relations, and lobbies on behalf of student wishes and concerns.

The Local Government controls how you interact with your city every day. This includes building and maintaining roads, water cleaning and distribution, and the planning and zoning of buildings and land. Most local government elections and positions are non-partisan.

The Town Gown Council is a council chaired by the Secretary of Community Engagement. Composed of various city, university, and student representatives, they work together to strengthen the connection between Miami students and the Oxford community and create joint initiatives to strengthen community safety, access, and community engagement.

The easiest way to register to vote is to Google “(county of your permanent residence) voter registration.” This will provide you with resources to register online or print out a physical registration form.

Registering to vote should take no more than five minutes. You will need to provide your name, address, and a valid form of ID. You do not need to affiliate with a party; however, in some states that will prevent you from being eligible to vote in the primaries.

To request an absentee ballot, you can Google, call, or visit your local county election office. They will send you your ballot to the address you provide. You then fill out your ballot as normal and ensure you place it in the mail so it is postmarked before election day.

Your polling location can be found with a voter ID card or a quick Google search of your address on an official state or county website. You must vote at your specified polling location as measures will be on the ballot for your specific city, school district, senate district, etc. 

Polling locations in Oxford include Tallawanda Middle and High School, Kramer Elementary School, and the Marcum Conference Center.