1. Engaging Stakeholders
Presented by UM System Government Relations
Stephanie Willis, Assistant Director

2. The office of government relations
Identify and advocate for UM System priorities
State
Federal
Networking & Engagement
Education
Policy

3. Priorities
How are priorities chosen? (State and Federal processes) Who is engaged in the decision to set priorities? Once priorities are determined, how do we advocate for those priorities? Best method for educating stakeholders and elected officials

4. Networking & Engagement
Key to successful advocacy is relationships!
Meetings & frequent contact
Events
Legislative Day
Faculty, Staff and Student Engagement

5. Education
Promote support for the UM System through educational efforts
Community Impact
Economic Impact
Health Outcomes
Funding needs
Gov’t Relations engagement and interaction with UM System educators, faculty, staff, students and leaders

6. Policy Familiarity with the legislative process Review filed bills
Track legislation throughout the process
Committee hearings
Report back – GR Blog
Advocate on behalf of UM System’s interests, priorities and funding

7. When to talk to county engagement specialist or RD
Any conflicts involving legislators
Proposed legislation impacting Extension or UM System
Events that legislators are attending

8. How Can you help? (in Jefferson City)
***Please let Government Relations know if you plan to be in the Capitol meeting with legislators
Meet with your elected officials
Thank legislators for their support of higher education
MAKE IT PERSONAL 
Share stories and information on how the University of Missouri has impacted you personally, how it impacts their district
District Data Sheets
All Things MO

9. How can you help? (At Home)
Engagement – This is KEY to success at the Capitol!
Invitations to events such as Field Days, Educational events, 4-H events, etc., Council Dinners
Introduce them to services that you provide
Share personal stories
Be a resource
Show support for their efforts also
Attend meet and greets, coffee and donuts, etc.

10. Thank you for joining me today for the Engaging Stakeholders Session.
Questions?
Thank you for joining me today for the Engaging Stakeholders Session.