State Relations
The university's state relations team works with elected officials, policymakers and government agencies to advance KU's interests and connect university researchers with partners to serve Kansas.
Engaging with state officials
KU's state relations team serves a liaison between the university and policymakers in Topeka and across the state. Specifically, our team works to:
- advocate for policies and resources that benefit KU and higher education
- connect KU faculty and staff with Kansas elected officials, agencies and policymakers to help our university achieve its goals.
In fulfilling these functions, our team works closely with the Kansas Legislature, the Office of the Governor and various state agencies. Our team also works very closely with the Kansas Board of Regents and the other Regents universities to ensure that all Kansas higher education institutions are coordinated in their engagement with lawmakers.
We ask all KU faculty and staff to connect with our office before engaging with any Kansas governmental partners so we can provide you resources and advice while also ensuring the university speaks with a consistent voice. For additional information, view our longstanding guidelines on engagement with government officials.
