The North Hearing Room in the Capitol is used by the legislature for public committee hearings. (Photo by Jeff Miller/ UW-Madison)
The University of Wisconsin System maintains a wide range of ties with the executive and legislative branches of state and federal government. The primary function of the government relations office is to interact with state and federal government legislators, agency and other government officials, third party advocates, and key stakeholders to keep them apprised of the UW System and Board of Regents’ legislative policy and funding priorities.
Government Relations works closely and cooperatively with legislative liaisons from the UW System institutions and government relations advocates for peer universities nationwide.
The UW System is also an active participant in the work of a number of national higher education associations such as AAU, APLU, AASCU, CASE, ACE and AAC&U.
Guidance on Political Campaign Activities
UW System employees and students can learn more about being involved in political campaign activities in the upcoming election year.