The North Hearing Room in the Capitol is used by the legislature for public committee hearings. (Photo by Jeff Miller/ UW-Madison)
The Universities of Wisconsin maintain 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 Universities of Wisconsin and Board of Regents’ legislative policy and funding priorities.
Government Relations works closely and cooperatively with legislative liaisons from the Universities of Wisconsin and government relations advocates for peer universities nationwide.
The Universities of Wisconsin Administration 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
Universities of Wisconsin employees and students can learn more about being involved in political campaign activities in the upcoming election year.
Universities of Wisconsin and the State Budget
Learn more about the Universities of Wisconsin budget process.