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What CAN one person do to stop the decline of public support for public higher education? Consider joining the Carolina Action Network (CAN)!

CAN is a group of Carolina alumni just like you who want to make sure the University of South Carolina continues to provide a quality education for everyone.   We work to inform state legislators and policymakers why a strong USC benefits the entire state.


Why become an advocate?  | What do advocates do? | What is required?


Carolina Day at the Statehouse 2011
It's time to "Step Up" and show your support of higher education!  You CAN make a difference on Carolina Day at the Statehouse, March 30, 2011.

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Carolina Day 2010 Recap!

Carolina Day at the Statehouse 2010Nearly 250 Carolina alumni, faculty, staff, students and supporters went to the Statehouse to advocate for support of public higher education on Carolina Day at the Statehouse March 24, 2010. More...

See photos from Carolina Day at the Statehouse 2010!



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What do advocates do
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Our advocates are a network of volunteers who work together to increase awareness regarding particular legislative issues. They communicate with their elected officials in various ways including e-mails, letters, phone calls, and personal visits. No meetings or membership fees are required; however, we invite you to consider becoming a member of the Carolina Alumni Association. The Alumni Association simply communicates with the advocates whenever we need their support in contacting legislators on particular issues of interest to the University of South Carolina. 



What is required of an advocate?

No meetings or membership fees are required; however, we invite you to consider becoming a member of the Carolina Alumni Association. Becoming an advocate for the Carolina Action Network can take as little or as much time as you have to give. We will notify you as a part of the network whenever particular legislative issues arrive, and you will simply contact your particular legislators by using a pre-written e-mail message or your own, by calling their office, or by meeting in person.



Why become an advocate?

Anyone with an interest in the University of South Carolina can become an advocate. Our network includes alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and friends of the University.

Becoming an advocate for the Carolina Action Network means that you are taking an active part in letting our elected officials know how you feel about selected legislative issues.
Staff member to contact for more information:

 Shelley Dempsey, '99, '04

Shelley H. Dempsey, '99, '04
Senior Director of University Programs
SDempsey@CarolinaAlumni.org 
803.777.3986

"My Carolina is my dad's brick on the Horseshoe, sharing our Carolina Alumni Association spirit with other areas of campus and a fun place to work."


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