The Government Relations team is dedicated to serving as the university’s primary liaison with federal, state, and local government officials. We play a crucial role in educating the campus community about compliance with lobbying and ethics regulations, ensuring that our advocacy efforts are both effective and ethical.
Federal Relations
Our team actively engages with federal representatives, agencies, and national associations to keep the campus community informed about partnership and funding opportunities. We maintain strong connections with federal entities to advocate for legislation that aligns with our institution’s mission and enhances opportunities for our students.
Affiliations and Associations
The American Council on Education (ACE)
Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU)
The National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU)
State Relations
The Government Relations team meticulously monitors state policy developments and proposed legislation that could affect the University’s operations. We serve as the university’s representative in meetings with state legislators and government agencies, ensuring that our interests are well-represented and our voice is heard in critical policy discussions. Through proactive engagement and strategic advocacy, we work to influence legislative outcomes that support and advance the University’s goals and initiatives.
Affiliations and Associations
Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities (AICCU): AICCU advances the interests of California’s independent, nonprofit colleges and universities (ICCU) in public policy matters while encouraging legislation at the state and federal levels that support the mission of our institutions, current and future students and their families, and recognize the ICCU as vital partners in higher education policy.