Legislative Advocacy

Adequate state funding of UC is critical for California’s future. 
UC impacts the lives of all Californians: providing a world-class education, generating economic growth and new jobs through research innovations, and working to improve California’s healthcare and quality of life.  

However, terms limits, shifting state budget priorities and fierce competition for public research dollars have changed the way UCR builds and nurtures public support.

Join the UCR Alumni Advocacy Network

Volunteer advocates play an integral role in UCR’s future by contacting state officials on matters important to UCR and higher education. Advocates support the University by: 

·        writing letters, making phone calls and sending emails to their elected officials (talking points and sample letters are always provided)

·        participating in lobby activities such as the annual 
UC Day in Sacramento

·        meeting with legislators and staff in their district offices

·        participating in special events such as legislator-to-campus and candidate-to-campus visits

·        serving on the UCR Alumni Association Advocacy Committee

To become an Alumni Advocate email Bill Cole or call (951) 827-2586. 

Click here to see UCR’s online advocacy tool:
UC for California

Other useful Web sites:

Find your Elected Officials

>>Executive Office of the President (White House)
>>United States Senate
>>United States House of Representatives
>>California State Senate
>>California State Assembly
>>Official California Home Page
>>UC Office of State Governmental Relations
>>UC Office of Federal Governmental Relations
>>UC Advocacy
>>UCR Facts and Impacts