Government and Community Relations: Advocacy

To help accomplish its legislative objectives, the University of Oregon draws upon an extensive network of grassroots advocates—alumni, UO Foundation trustees, students and their families, faculty members, and friends of the university. Efforts include programs implemented in partnership with the UO Alumni Association and the UO Foundation Board of Trustees. The Office of Government and Community Relations trains and educates advocates on legislative issues and effective advocacy techniques.

Advocacy Guide (pdf)

Note regarding advocacy by state employees
UO employees may not advocate or lobby for or against any candidate, ballot measure, or legislative issue—including agency budgets—on their work time or using state resources. Restrictions include the use of UO e-mail accounts to lobby elected officials or to encourage others to lobby elected officials. For more information, please see the following:

Restrictions on Political Campaigning by Public Employees (pdf)

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Lobbying Registration and Disclosure:

The University of Oregon is registered under the federal Lobbying Disclosure Act as an organization that employs in-house lobbyists. The UO is required by law to file: (a) quarterly "lobbying activities" reports; and (b) semi-annual "reports of certain contributions." The links below provide detailed information about those reports. Communication on behalf of the University of Oregon with federal officials should be coordinated with the office of Government and Community Relations.