USUAA hires a student to serve as the Government Relations Director. This student serves as a representative for all UAA students and USUAA entities on local and state legislative issues. It is the primary purpose of the Government Relations Director to provide UAA students with information and opportunities to become aware and involved in the municipal and state governing process. The Government Relations Director also leads the USUAA Legislative Advocacy Team and is a non-voting member of USUAA Legislative Affairs committee.


Contact the GRD                                                              
aygrd@uaa.alaska.edu

Purpose
The USUAA Legislative Advocacy Team travels to Juneau each to meet with legislators, lobbyists, and key personnel to voice the concerns of the UAA student body on various legislative issues. Before traveling to Juneau the Advocacy Team holds programs and meets with UAA students to gather stories and information that will enhance the Team’s ability to represent the student body. This information also helps the Team establish a consistent message and/or theme for the trip. Team members also work with the UA Coalition of Student Leaders and other UA student advocacy groups to support funding for the University system and higher education in the state of Alaska.

2012 Juneau Advocacy Team will meet with Legislators February 4th - 7th.