About Us

The Office of Public and Governmental Affair's roles and responsibilities are varied across the campus and community; however, the vast majority fit within the categories of public information, external/community relations and public policy.

A sampling of the projects in which the Office of Public and Governmental Affairs is involved is listed below: 

Public Policy 

• Serving as Legislative Liaison at local, state, and federal levels. (Have a legislative issue that will impact Southeastern, you'd like to discuss? Email roar@southeastern.edu.)

• Maintaining ROAR Network (Reach Out, Advocate, and Rally) in conjunction with Alumni Association. (Join the ROAR Network at www.ciclt.net/southeastern.)

• Researching and preparing executive summaries on legislative issues.

• Collaborating with the University of Louisiana System and Board of Regents on public policy initiatives.

• Representing the university among various regional, statewide and national agencies and organizations.

 

Community Relations 

• Helping coordinate community events/projects such as Lionpawlooza, Homecoming, Game Day Gumbo Cook-Off, etc.

• Helping coordinate speaking engagements and presentations throughout the community for the President and/or senior staff members.

• Linking the business community with campus opportunities through civic engagement projects. (Find out from Dr. Cindy Elliott or Dr. Tena Golding at center@southeastern.edu how to have your business or organization involved with Southeastern students through a civic engagement project.)

• Facilitating internships that will benefit both local business and talented students. (Find out how to contact contact Southeastern Career Services to create an internship.)

• Managing donation requests from community. (Find out how to submit a request and download a request form.)