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College Republicans are college and university students who support the Republican Party of the United States.[1] Many members belong to the organization College Republicans of America (CRA), College Republican National Committee (CRNC), or various independent statewide organizations and campus clubs. The College Republicans are known as an active recruiting tool for the party and have produced many prominent Republican and conservative activists and introduced more party members to the Republican party than any other organization in the nation.[2]

Notable Organizations

As of 2023, notable national College Republican organizations include:

As of 2023, notable College Republican organizations include:

Governance of organizations

College Republicans of America (CRA)

Founded in 2023, College Republicans of America (CRA) is a national organization and oversight body for several state federations.[9][10] Born out of the collapse of other College Republican organizations, CRA seeks to ensure stability by employing a permanent board and professional focus. The federation was founded by members of the California College Republicans, embarking on a successful nationwide fundraising and recruiting campaign. The mission of the organization is described as "to empower, train, and organize conservative students to assist Republicans on their campaigns and develop the next generation of Republican leaders". Additionally, CRA's platform includes civic nationalism, non-interventionism, and a conservative brand of empowering young Americans to take political action. The leadership consists of a President, a Vice President of Operations, a Vice President of Public Affairs, a Vice President of Outreach, a Chapter Outreach Director, a Program Director, and a Publicist. The current President is Will Donahue of California[11].

College Republican National Committee (CRNC)

The College Republican National Committee (CRNC), is a national organization and oversight body for 12 state federations. Previously, this organization was the premier group for College Republicans. Recently, controversies and scandal surrounding debt, election meddling, and fabricated claims of sexual assault have drastically reduced the size of the federation.[12] The CRNC National Chairwoman and the national leadership team, including an executive director, political director, finance director, comptroller, national field director, treasurer, national secretary, and 4 regional vice-chairs, are elected at the bi-annual College Republican Convention. The current CRNC National Chairwoman is Courtney Britt. In recent years, CRNC has been accused of meddling in national elections,[13] as well as controversy surrounding claims of sexual assault against candidates.[14]

State federations

There are upwards of 40 College Republican state federations, most often affiliated with either CRA or CRNC. Each federation administers the College Republican activities at the state level. The state federation leadership team, which includes a state chairperson and other officers, serve as the primary link between local university chapters and the national federation. The state chairman serves as the representative for College Republicans when dealing with the state Republican Party, local media, and governmental entities. State federations are responsible for organizing and assisting local chapters with securing proper credentials, recruitment efforts, and campus voter canvasses.[15] It is a state federation's responsibility to organize and implement activities for statewide campaigns.[15] Like the national organization, state federations operate as non-profit associations that are not legally affiliated with the Republican Party.[15]

Campus chapters

The college and university-based chapters of College Republicans operate in a dual capacity as student clubs associated with a particular campus and as members of their state federation and, if applicable, CRA or CRNC.[15] Like the state federations and national committees, the campus chapters are affiliated with their local Republican Party, but are not official arms of that organization.[15] The chapter chairperson and leadership team are responsible for maintaining the campus club's credentials and constitution, and representing the College Republicans when dealing with university administration, other student groups, and in the surrounding community.[15] The campus chapter leadership team might include many members, with administrative responsibilities delegated to dormitory and Greek chapter chairpersons.[citation needed]

Activities

Recruiting new members at Ohio State University.

During election season, campus chapters are responsible for organizing and implementing the campus canvas, running mock elections, managing the local get-out-the-vote efforts. At other times, the campus chapters will organize issue advocacy and lobbying efforts, welcome conservative guest speakers to campus, and organize social events and other recruitment activities.

Generally, the hired field representative or chapter chair begins the school year with membership tables on campus for recruitment. Members use door-to-door canvassing and word of mouth to identify and register as many Republican voters among the student body as possible.[2] These individuals are encouraged to vote through an absentee ballot and assist the candidates with election day Get Out The Vote efforts. Chapters occasionally run student mock elections and other special events as a means to gain positive earned media attention for a candidate.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ Schor, Elana (July 6, 2005). "With College Republicans, Keg Parties Are Smart Strategy". msnbc.com. Archived from the original on December 3, 2008. Retrieved September 9, 2008.
  2. ^ a b c Stewart, Scott (June 24, 2002). "The College Republicans – A Brief History" (PDF). College Republican National Committee. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 2, 2005. Retrieved September 4, 2008. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  3. ^ "College Republicans of America". US College GOP. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
  4. ^ "After 129 years together, the College Republicans may soon break up". Washington Examiner. Retrieved February 13, 2023.
  5. ^ "UC mandates COVID-19 vaccinations and will bar most students without them from campus". Los Angeles Times. July 15, 2021. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
  6. ^ Reagan, Matthew (August 30, 2021). "Are young voters the key to Gavin Newsom surviving the recall?". CalMatters. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
  7. ^ "Rep. Paul Gosar, who has white supremacist ties, to speak to California College Republicans". Los Angeles Times. June 30, 2021. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
  8. ^ "Wisconsin College Republicans". Wisconsin College Republicans. Retrieved February 13, 2023.
  9. ^ "College Republican Branches Leave National Org Over Allegations Of Election Scandal, Mismanaged Funds". Forbes. Retrieved February 13, 2023.
  10. ^ "After 129 years together, the College Republicans may soon break up". Washington Examiner. Retrieved February 13, 2023.
  11. ^ "College Republicans of America". US College GOP. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
  12. ^ "CRNC". CRNC. Retrieved February 13, 2023.
  13. ^ "Letter Points To Meddling In College Republicans Race By Outgoing Chairman". National Review. Retrieved February 13, 2023.
  14. ^ "College Republicans rocked by fake sexual assault allegations scandal". The Spectator. Retrieved February 13, 2023.
  15. ^ a b c d e f Stewart, Scott (Fall 2002). "College Republicans Chapter Manual" (PDF). College Republican National Committee. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 13, 2004. Retrieved September 27, 2008. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
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