Video by: Kevin Wilson
Student, North Carolina A&T State University
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The Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s (TMCF’s) Civic Responsibility Conference (CRC) is a national program designed to empower public Historically Black College and University (HBCU) students to succeed in the legislative process. This conference is an introduction to the programs, grants, and new policies TMCF will propose to the 112th Congress. Most importantly, scholars will gain a deeper understanding of the Constitution’s design for democracy, and the rights of every citizen to bring concerns about the laws of our country before the three branches of our government. CRC involves exercising those rights to participate in, preserve and protect our democracy and hold our government accountable to its citizens.
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- To participate in workshops on citizen exercise of the First Amendment Rights.
- To attend legislative meetings with congressional representatives.
Students are selected by TMCF talent acquisition staff members based on their strong interest in politics and advocacy.
Selected students must meet the following criteria in order to participate:
- Be a full-time student at one of the 47 public HBCUs and 6 Law Schools
- Have demonstrated interest in a career in public service
- Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Have a GPA of 3.0 or better
There is no cost to attend this conference. All selected students will receive a complimentary registration package. In addition, there is no online registration process. A TMCF talent acquisition staff member will collect all required information from the student.
What Does The Complimentary Registration Include?
The complimentary registration fee includes the following:
- Roundtrip travel accommodations to Washington, DC (does not include luggage fees)
- Two (2) nights single accommodations at the Capitol Skyline Hotel (Tuesday - Wednesday)
- Meal Voucher
- Registration materials
Hotel
TMCF will make hotel reservations for all students who are traveling outside of Washington, DC. Reservations will be made by TMCF and students are only required to pay any incidental charges accrued to the room during their stay. All students attending CRC will be automatically assigned to a double-double room.
Travel
After you have been selected to attend the conference, TMCF will complete your airline reservations based on the information you provided to the Talent Acquisition Staff Member. TMCF will find the best flight for you based on time and cost and will forward you a copy of the itinerary for approval. It is your responsibility to work with us to approve travel arrangements as quickly as possible and ensure the best possible travel cost per attendee.
Ground Transportation
TMCF will secure ground transportation to and from the airport for all students traveling by air. TMCF will cover parking costs for local students who are driving.
If you are interested in attending CRC please contact Scott Lilly at
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Please send the following information in your email:
2012 Civic Responsibility Conference Interest
Message:Include First Name, Last Name, School, and a brief description of why you would like to attend the conference.