Advocacy was the focus
of EMU Day in Lansing
The state higher education budget, capital
outlay projects, and two-tiered budgeting concerns
were some of the issues that students, alumni,
faculty, and staff discussed with state legislators
as part of the 2nd Annual EMU Day in Lansing
on Wednesday, May 9th.
“The participation from the students,
alumni, faculty, and staff make this event a
very personal way to solidify Eastern Michigan
University’s identity with those in the
best position to help us move forward,” said
John Fallon, president of EMU. “It
is only by working collaboratively like this
that we will be able to distinguish ourselves
and EMU.”
Approximately 100 representatives of the EMU
community traveled to Lansing to spend the day
visiting with over 80 legislative offices discussing
key issues affecting EMU.
“EMU Day in Lansing seeks to energize
and mobilize our university community at every
level to assist in advancing our state legislative
agenda,” said Freman Hendrix, EMU’s
chief government relations officer. “This
day is a rare opportunity to impress upon lawmakers
how vital it is that the state once again becomes
a dependable and sustainable partner in funding
education.”
Post-event survey results show that over 90%
of those who participated in EMU Day in Lansing
this year agreed the event was a valuable tool
in advancing the legislative priorities of Eastern
Michigan University.
The Office of Government Relations and Special
Projects is primarily responsible for coordinating
EMU Day in Lansing. The next EMU Day in
Lansing is tentatively planned for May, 2008.
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