About

What We Do


Advocate

  • Serve as the lead representative for the University charged with advocating on its behalf before policymakers.
  • Work with University leadership to develop and advance the University’s policy agenda and goals.

Inform

  • Engage in strategic and targeted communications efforts with policymakers, UNC System, national and state organizations, and the campus community.
  • Actively monitor legislative and regulatory activities and current events in DC, Raleigh, Chapel Hill, and surrounding community.

Connect

  • Build and maintain positive working relationships with policymakers, UNC System, national and state organizations, and the campus community.
  • Facilitate visits (both on and off-campus) between policymakers, University personnel, and students.

Promote

  • Serve as the face of the University before federal, state, and local government, promoting the University’s positive impact.
  • Articulate the University’s contributions and value in groundbreaking research, workforce and economic development, and postsecondary education.