Government Relations
The Office of External Affairs serves as the primary point of contact for Government Relations at IUPUI. Strategic planning and routine engagements with government officials and agencies is conducted in tandem with Indiana University Federal Relations and State Relations offices.
Federal Government
Government Relations at IUPUI serves as the primary link to the federal government. Managing issues of importance to IUPUI, Government Relations works closely with IU Federal Relations, on issues before Congress, the White House, and federal agencies which affect IU and higher education.
- Federal Relations Newsletter: http://newsinfo.iu.edu/web/page/normal/2638.html?s=pages
- Federal Relations Office Link: http://www.gov.indiana.edu/federal/
- Guidelines for Engagement: http://www.gov.indiana.edu/policies.shtml
- Find My Elected Officials: http://www.gov.indiana.edu/contact.shtml
- Register to Vote: http://www.in.gov/sos/elections/vote_reg.html
State Government
Government Relations at IUPUI also serves the liaison between Indiana University and the legislative and executive branches of state government, including the Indiana General Assembly, Office of the Governor, and other units of state government. As a member of the state relations team Government Relations also works closely with other universities and higher education groups in Indiana.
- State Relations Newsletter: http://newsinfo.iu.edu/web/page/normal/1790.html?s=pages
- State Relations Office: http://www.gov.indiana.edu/state/index.shtml
- Hoosiers for Higher Education: http://www.gov.indiana.edu/hhe/index.shtml
- Guidelines for Engagement: http://www.gov.indiana.edu/policies.shtml
- Find My Legislator: http://www.gov.indiana.edu/contact.shtml
- Hoosiers Helping Democracy: http://www.iupui.edu/outreach/volunteer/work_the_polls/
- Register to Vote: http://www.in.gov/sos/elections/vote_reg.html
Last fall, Congress passed the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act to shed light on the role lobbyists play influencing federal legislation. Indiana University has revised our policy guidelines to insure compliance.
Learn more about the changes in the federal Lobby Disclosure Act and university compliance policy at http://www.gov.indiana.edu/federal/lobbying/.
Local Government
Government Relations at IUPUI serves as the primary contact for local government. Government Relations manages relationships between the campus and Central Indiana elected officials in Marion County and the surrounding 8 counties including the Office of the Mayor of Indianapolis, City-County Council and associated units of city governments.
- Local City Governments
- City of Indianapolis: http://www.indy.gov
- City of Beech Grove: http://www.beechgrove.com/
- City of Carmel: http://www.ci.carmel.in.us/
- City of Greenfield: http://www.greenfieldin.org/
- City of Greenwood: http://www.greenwood.in.gov/
- City of Lawrence: http://www.cityoflawrence.org/
- City of Noblesville: http://www.cityofnoblesville.org/
- City of Speedway: http://www.townofspeedway.org/
External Affairs Government Relations Contacts:
Amy Conrad Warner
IUPUI Vice Chancellor for External Affairs
IU Assistant Vice President for External Affairs
355 North Lansing, Suite 110
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Phone: 317.274.7400
Fax: 317.278.0898
E-mail: awarner@iupui.edu
Web: http://www.iupui.edu
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
Jennifer Boehm
Director of Community & Government Relations
IUPUI External Affairs
355 North Lansing Street, Suite 109
Administration Building
Indianapolis, Indiana 46202-2896
Phone: 317-278-2664
Fax: 317-278-0898
www.iupui.edu
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
