Purpose
The ASUAF Legislative Advocacy Team travels to Juneau each year to meet with legislators, lobbyists, and key personnel to voice the concerns of the UAF student body on various legislative issues. Before traveling to Juneau the Advocacy Team holds programs and meets with UAF students to gather personal accounts and information that will enhance the Team’s ability to represent the student body. This information also helps the Team establish a consistent message and/or theme for the trip. Team members also work with the UA Coalition of Student Leaders and other UA student advocacy groups to support funding for the University system and higher education in the State of Alaska.

Application Deadline
To be considered as a potential team member, a complete application must be received either in person by Sabra Phillips, ASUAF Executive Officer, in Wood Center 119 by 5pm on November 13, 2009

Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.

Criteria for Eligibility

• Currently enrolled in at least three credits at the University of Alaska Fairbanks and in good disciplinary standing
• Minimum of 2.5 cumulative UAF GPA (at time of application)
• Must be able to travel February 19-24 2010
• Must be willing to meet with legislators prior to the trip
• Submit a complete application by the stated deadline

Selection Process
Completed applications received by the deadline will be screened by the ASUAF Public Relations Committee and the ASUAF Government Relations Council. After careful screening the selection committee will contact students to arrange for final interviews. Interviews will be held between November 12th and November 20th. 

Students selected as team members will be notified by the ASUAF Government Relations Director by November 27, 2010

Additional Requirements
Students selected as members of the 2010 Legislative Advocacy Team are required to attend all scheduled team meetings, trainings, and workshops. Team members will be responsible for developing literature and gathering student testimony on issues that will be addressed when meeting with key stakeholders in Juneau. All team members will also be required to complete a UAF Travel Agreement before the travel date.
Team members are expected to meet with legislators for the duration of the trip. With this in mind, it is important that team members present themselves in a professional manner, both through actions and dress.

Questions
Should you have questions regarding the 2010 Legislative Advocacy Team or this process, please contact Nicole Carvajal, ASUAF Government Relations director, at grd@asuaf.org