April 2012

The advocates

The new Spartan Legislative Network (SLN) is designed to pull together people to promote the value of UNCG and public higher education to North Carolina elected officials. The network's mission is to uphold, maintain and strengthen UNCG as one of the flagship institutions of The University of North Carolina system.

“Members of the Spartan Legislative Network will never be asked to pay dues and never be required to attend meetings,” said Michael Garrett '07, president-elect of the association.

However, members of the network will be asked to:

• Contact elected representatives by phone, email or letter regarding higher education legislation when prompted by the Alumni Association.
• Participate in the annual UNCG Alumni Reception in Raleigh each spring along with state legislators, their staff members, campus leaders and UNCG advocates.
• Respond to a “call to action” from the UNCG Alumni Association when university leaders ask alumni to contact legislators about issues, as needed.

Members will also receive electronic newsletter updates about UNCG's initiatives.

“It is imperative that a strong network of well-informed, respected alumni and friends use this opportunity to advocate for UNCG,” said Linda Carter, executive director of the UNCG Alumni Association.

The SLN has directly invited more than 900 people to join the network, but anyone who would like to promote the interests of UNCG — alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff and other friends — can participate. Visit spartanadvocacy.info.