Advocating for SUNY Geneseo

The SUNY Geneseo Office of Government and Community Relations advocates for policies and funding that align with SUNY Geneseo’s strategic priorities, focusing on areas such as academic programming, infrastructure development, and community engagement, both at the federal and state levels.

Federal

Our office engages with federal agencies and representatives to secure support for campus initiatives. Recent efforts include:

Congressional Directed Spending (CDS) Requests:

Fall 2021: Emergency Backup Generators – $6.1 million requested.
Fall 2022: Honors College – $9 million requested.
Spring 2023: Technology and Security Infrastructure – $500,000 awarded.

State

At the state level, we collaborate with legislators and agencies to advance SUNY Geneseo’s mission. Key activities include:

SUNY Budget Advocacy: Supporting requests for collective bargaining costs, community college investments, and capital projects.
Empire State Development (ESD) and Office of Strategic Workforce Development (OSWD) Consolidated Funding Applications (CFA): Submitting proposals to secure funding for campus improvements and programs.

Lobbying

Our office ensures compliance with all lobbying regulations while effectively representing SUNY Geneseo’s interests. We engage in transparent and ethical advocacy to promote the college’s priorities.

Key Legislator Representation

We maintain active communication with key legislators to inform them about SUNY Geneseo’s initiatives and seek their support. Recent engagements include campus visits from: