Reminder about Census

Faculty and staff are asked to remind students to fill out their U.S. Census forms. Minnesota Secretary of State Mike Ritchie was on campus Monday to stress how important students are to the City of Winona and the State of Minnesota for the 2010 U.S. Census.

Minnesota is especially interested in counting all students, because even a few missed residents could mean losing a district in the U.S. House of Representatives. This could result in negative federal and state funding consequences.

All students — from any state or country — will be counted where they live for the majority of the year and should answer appropriately. All Winona campus SMU students will fill out a census form in Winona. Off-campus students will receive a mailed form starting March 13, while on-campus students will receive forms later in the month.