Government Relations advocates on behalf of KU and oversees interactions with policymakers at the local, state and federal levels.

Government Relations also:

• Collects and distributes background information to faculty, staff, students and alumni on KU legislative and policy issues
• Schedules appointments for faculty and students with members of Congress, congressional staff, members of the Kansas Legislature, and representatives from government agencies
• Represents the university at meetings with federal and state officials
• Acts as a resource for students seeking jobs in government relations and on Capitol Hill

Jack Cline serves as director of federal relations, while Kathy Damron serves as director of state relations.