Abby Kiesa is the Youth Coordinator & Researcher with the Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE). CIRCLE is on partner organization of Campus Vote Project.

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While Michigan State University lost in the Sweet Sixteen last night busted many people’s brackets, including this alum’s, the university is winning at helping students get the information they need to vote.

Following the 2000 Presidential election, a university-community task force was created to address confusion students faced on Election Day on where they could vote due to changes in Michigan election law, leaving many students frustrated over long lines and being turned away because they were not at the correct polling site.

Establishing a polling place on campus for early voting and/or Election Day could increase student turnout by making voting more convenient.

Welcome to our very first Tuesday Q&A! Every Tuesday here on the blog, we'll be chatting with different people involved with CVP and student voting and asking them about their experience with voting policies on campus.

We're kicking of the series with a sit-down with CVP Coordinator Dan Vicuna. Check out his interview below.  Also, if you'd like to see someone featured on Tuesday Q&A in the future, let us know! Tweet us, Facebook us, or email us at info@campusvoteproject.org with your ideas.