Be seen. Be heard. Be a UC student advocate.
Through virtual briefings led by UC staff, you will learn how advocacy and the legislative process work, and the role advocates play in advancing UC’s mission with lawmakers. Working alongside UC advocacy teams, you will see how state and federal legislation and policy decisions affect the University and its students.
What you will do as an Ambassador
Learn how the UC Advocacy Network and grassroots advocacy work, and partner with UC advocacy teams to understand how state and federal legislation, policy and budget decisions affect the UC system.
Work with UC advocacy teams to understand how state legislation and policies—including budget processes—impact the UC system.
Encourage student action on state and federal advocacy campaigns. Ambassadors help mobilize students and others to get involved in digital campaigns that support University priorities. Including but not limited to: social media engagement, coordination with clubs and organizations, tabling, class presentations, publicizing campaigns around campus, creating short videos about student life and advocacy, signing UCAN advocacy emails to advocates.
Represent the student perspective directly in virtual meetings with legislative and congressional staff, sharing how UC programs and funding shape your education.
The time commitment varies month to month. Expect a one-hour monthly meeting, one hour with campus government relations staff and 3-5 hours on campus events, content creation or other activities you suggest and lead.
What you will gain as an Ambassador
Understand how state and federal legislative processes work and how grassroots advocacy campaigns come together.
Feel prepared to participate in legislative advocacy meetings and events.
Resume-building experience in public affairs and advocacy.
New skills to apply beyond the Ambassador program.
Qualifications
The UCAN ambassador program is open to all University of California undergraduate, graduate and professional students.
No prior student government or advocacy experience is required.
If you have questions, contact the UC Advocacy Team at advocacy@ucop.edu.