Government and Community Relations
Government and Community Relations is responsible for all contact between Upstate Medical University and elected officials and governmental agencies.
Government and Community Relations:
- builds understanding and support of Upstate Medical University through a vigorous communications and advocacy strategy
- serves as a liaison between the university and elected officials and governmental agencies
- monitors legislation and the University’s response to legislation
- seeks out and participates in coalitions which promote the university’s interests
- encourages elected officials and governmental leaders to make major policy announcements and hold ceremonial events on the Upstate campus
- writes and distributes Friends & Advocates, a weekly briefing sheet from the President’s office
Contact Government and Community Relations
if you want:
- to support legislation
- to draft legislation
- funding from a government official or agency for a specific program or piece of equipment
- to work with the Chamber of Commerce, Metropolitan Development Agency or other such group
- to contact SUNY Central regarding public relations or governmental matters
- to recommend a story idea for Friends & Advocates
GOVERNMENT and
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
1225 Weiskotten Hall
Phone: 315-464-4832
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