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Greetings

As Vice President for Governmental Affairs, I am pleased to welcome you to the government relations office at Michigan State University.

I hope this forum will provide you with an understanding of MSU's interactions with federal, state and local policymakers.

At this site you will find administrative information regarding our office, our mission and our staff. You can locate updates on legislation that affects MSU, including the state's Higher Education Appropriations process. Another example of the University's connection with state government is "Michigan's Opportunities and Challenges: MSU Faculty Perspectives" which was submitted to the Granholm transition team in November 2002.

From this web site you can navigate your way through East Lansing city hall, the Michigan State Capital, and your federal government in Washington D.C. For students interested in a broad array of Washington internships, our office serves as the site for the Semester In Washington Study Program provided by the College of Social Science, James Madison College, the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and the College of Communication Arts and Sciences.

Thank you for visiting the MSU Office of the Vice President for Governmental Affairs home page! We urge you to use this resource to learn more about government, and its impact on MSU students, faculty, staff and alumni.


Go Green!

Steve Webster
Vice President

Gateways to Opportunity: An Overview of Michigan's Public Universities and Key Issues Facing Michigan Higher Education (pdf)

- - Highlight on Page 27 (pdf)

Information on Participation in Campaigns for Public Office and Ballot Measures

Michigan State University Congressionally Directed Funding Policy

 

Study: The Economic Impact of MSU
[web page | complete study (pdf)]

Photo Of Vice President Webster

From the VP's Desk

Michigan State University is committed to providing an exceptional education for our students as we seek to prepare them to become the leaders of the new global economy. In spite of years of decreasing financial support from the state of Michigan, MSU has continued to enhance our teaching, research and outreach efforts across the state, the nation and the globe.

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