About Government & Legislative Affairs

The Government & Legislative Affairs (GLA) Team works not only with the University and all its stakeholders but also with real government officials. From the local level, with legislators here in Minneapolis, to the state and federal level, the GLA team looks into all aspects of policy and policymaking to ensure that student voices are heard, represented, and protected within our legal systems. Within the University, they promote student engagement in government via amplifying student concerns, promoting active civic engagement, educating students about their rights, and more.

GLA Team Positions

  • The GLA Director oversees GLA projects and outreach and tracks legislation across all levels of government regarding higher education and student life.

  • The GLA Federal Coordinator serves as the main coordinator of campus advocacy and education of federal legislation and is the UMN liaison to the Association of Big Ten Students (ABTS).

  • The GLA State Coordinator is the primary contact and coordinator for state-level advocacy initiatives and keeps in contact with the relative legislative affairs of higher education on the state level.

  • The GLA Local Coordinator focuses on engaging with our community as well as city leaders. They work with local governments at cities, counties, and also the Metropolitan Council to advocate for students.