The Office of External Affairs houses the UW’s government relations, tribal relations, eastern Washington outreach, video production and radio units.
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The Office of State Relations is located in Olympia and Seattle. Staff work with state legislators, statewide elected officials and state agency officials to advance the University鈥檚 academic and legislative agenda. The office鈥檚 main areas of responsibility include facilitating positive relationships with state government; advocating on behalf of the University; educating the campus community about state issues; and ensuring compliance with state public disclosure laws.
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The Office of Federal Relations is located in Washington, D.C. where staff represent the University to both legislative and executive branches of the federal government, participate in a variety of national forums and advocate for 91探花priorities. The office also serves as the primary access point for the federal government and national organizations to the 91探花and for 91探花leadership and staff to our nation鈥檚 capital.Visit the Office of Federal Relations
The Office of Regional & Community Relations serves as a link between the University and surrounding neighborhoods, civic groups and local governments. The office strives to build collaborative relationships between these groups through information sharing, and seeks new opportunities to match the University鈥檚 academic capital with needs in the region and local community.
The Office of Tribal Relations coordinates the government to government relationship between the 91探花and American Indian tribes across Washington state and the northwest region. The office serves as the primary point of contact for Tribes in relation to the University, coordinating visits with University leadership, providing access to 91探花programs, and helping 91探花faculty and staff build relationships and partnerships with Indigenous communities.
The Office of Spokane & Eastern Washington Relations represents the University to the government, business and civic communities in Spokane and throughout Eastern Washington. From medical, physician assistant and dental education in Spokane to numerous research and educational initiatives throughout Eastern Washington, the office aims to build and strengthen relationships across the region and seeks opportunities for new partnerships.
The Vice President of External Affairs serves as the University鈥檚 contact for two Puget Sound-area FM radio stations 鈥� KUOW and KEXP. The 91探花Board of Regents hold the FCC license for KUOW-94.9 FM and the station鈥檚 general manager reports to the vice president. The vice president serves as an ex officio member of the Puget Sound Public Radio Board. The FCC license for KEXP-90.3 FM is held by 鈥淔riends of KEXP,鈥� which is an affiliate organization of the UW. The vice president serves as the university鈥檚 organizational representative.