UCSB Governmental Relations

The Office of Governmental Relations serves as UC Santa Barbara’s liaison to federal, state and local elected officials and public agencies. Our office works closely with the University of California’s Office of the President, the State Governmental Relations office in Sacramento and the Federal Governmental Relations office in Washington, D.C. to establish public understanding and support for the University’s teaching, research and public service missions.

Local Government The Office of Governmental Relations seeks to be a good neighbor in the local community, works to initiate and maintain relationships with local elected officials and participates in local issues that impact the campus.

State Government The Office of Governmental Relations works to initiate, nurture and sustain relationships with state legislators and other elected officeholders in order to promote and garner public support for the University of California’s teaching, research and public service missions.

Federal Government The Office of Governmental Relations acts as a liaison between the campus and members of Congress, their staff and Executive Branch agencies in order to promote and garner public support for the University of California’s teaching, research and public service missions.

UCSB Advocacy Network The mission of the UCSB Advocacy Network is to enhance public understanding of and support for the University of California and UC Santa Barbara. The Advocacy Network is comprised of alumni and friends of UCSB who volunteer their time to work with the UCSB Alumni Association and the UCSB Office of Governmental Relations.

Advocate Survey Form To volunteer as an Advocate, please fill out and submit the UCSB Advocate Survey Form. If you are already an advocate, you may use this form to send us your updated contact information.

Key Staff Contacts If you wish to learn more about advocacy and/or our office’s involvement in local, state and federal government issues, please contact us.