Advocating in Tough Times

This is about reaching out to alums and other friends, not just for contributions, but for a stronger voice in advocating support from the state for colleges and universities on a wide variety of issues:

"Using those alumni connections, Clemson has been able to reach out to state lawmakers at budget time to safeguard state funding and save programs on the legislative chopping block, says Beth McInnis, director of advocacy for the university."

Read the full article here:
http://www.aascu.org/media/public_purpose/2009/09_0405advocating.htm