Downtown San Jose.

Community and Government Relations

The Community and Government Relations (CGR) Team serves ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø by creating and strengthening strategic relationships and partnerships with local, state, and federal elected officials and agencies. Further, we connect the university’s goals and resources to community leaders, opinion influencers, and regional non-profit organizations to advance the mission and vision of ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø as a driver of economic growth, social mobility, and social change for Silicon Valley, and a thought leader for state and national issues.

California State Capital building.

Government Relations

CGR pursues legislative, regulatory, and budget priorities that complement ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø’s commitment to student success, research and innovation, community engagement, and the Transformation 2030 vision.

Sammy Spartan at San Jose City Hall raising the ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø flag..

Community Relations

CGR actively works with the local community to be a good neighbor and to build strategic partnerships that benefit the community and ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø. These relationships can take on numerous forms, such as collaborative economic and community development projects.

President Teniente-Matson sitting with the Mayor of San Jose at a event for the partnership between ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø, the City of San Jose and Nivida

Elected Officials Invitation Protocol

Involving CGR in your advocacy efforts ensures that ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø’s relationships with elected officials are strategically managed, allowing for a unified approach to policy engagement that reflects the university's mission and priorities.