Unprecedented budget cuts to higher education have forced the university to close its doors to thousands of well-qualified students. It is now more important than ever for all university stakeholders -- faculty, staff, students, parents, alumni and friends of the university -- to become advocates for higher education. Remind legislators and the governor that education is integral to the state's economic recovery, workforce needs, and international competitiveness.

Speak up

You can make a difference. You don't have to be an expert -- just care enough to get involved. Advocacy advances our cause because our state representatives listen to voters.

• Write: Letters to your legislators and to the governor, opinion pieces and letters to editors of newspapers and other publications
• Call: Your legislators, radio talk shows, organizations and your friends
• Visit: Legislators in their district offices or in Sacramento, or local elected officials and community events sponsored by legislators

Be informed

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Get involved

Engage others to take action. Visit your representatives in their district offices or in Sacramento. Attend community events and talk to legislators. Invite elected officials to your special events, organization and board meetings, etc.