SUNY Potsdam Politics Department Conducting Survey of North Country Residents

POTSDAM, NY (03/31/2016)(readMedia)-- Faculty and students from SUNY Potsdam's Department of Politics are currently undertaking a phone survey of North Country residents.

Trained students will be calling residents of seven Northern New York counties, including Jefferson, Lewis, St. Lawrence, Essex, Franklin, Clinton and Hamilton counties, during the evening hours over the next four weeks.

The survey will focus on social and political issues and conditions. This study is supported by SUNY Potsdam's Center for Applied Learning and the Potsdam Institute for Applied Research. Dr. Robert Hinckley and Dr. J. Patrick Turbett are directing the research. Participation in this research is completely voluntary.

SUNY Potsdam's Department of Politics aims to teach, energize, support and inspire students. For more information, visit www.potsdam.edu/academics/AAS/Pols.

To learn more about student research at SUNY Potsdam, visit www.potsdam.edu/academics/specialprograms/cur.

Founded in 1816, The State University of New York at Potsdam is one of America's first 50 colleges -- and the oldest institution within SUNY. As the College marks its bicentennial in 2016, SUNY Potsdam will celebrate a 200-year legacy of pioneering programs and educational excellence. The College currently enrolls approximately 4,200 undergraduate and graduate students. Home to the world-renowned Crane School of Music, SUNY Potsdam is known for its challenging liberal arts and sciences core, distinction in teacher training and leadership in the arts. Empowered by a culture of creativity, the campus community is nearing the completion of Take the Lead: The Campaign for Potsdam, which has already raised $32 million for scholarships and programs.

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