Government Relations

The Office of Government Relations provides strategic direction and leadership in promoting relations within State and Federal government on behalf of the University. Giving direct support to the President to advance the University’s objectives and planning initiatives, the Office of Government Relations also:

  • plays a role in policy development and planning processes;
  • monitors legislation and regulations that pertain to higher education;
  • identifies federal and state fiscal resources for which the University may be eligible for funding, and prepares the appropriate documents necessary to secure such funding and;
  • assists with coordinating any advocacy or grassroots engagement.
Senator Cory Booker with President Cole
Senator Cory Booker with President Cole
Robert Carr and President Cole with Montclair Mayor Robert D. Jackson, East Orange Mayor Lester Taylor III and Orange Mayor Dwayne Warren.
Robert Carr and President Cole with Montclair Mayor Robert D. Jackson, East Orange Mayor Lester Taylor III and Orange Mayor Dwayne Warren.
President Cole with Governor Christie, the First Lady of New Jersey and others.
President Cole with Governor Christie, the First Lady of New Jersey and others.
President Cole speaks with Jersey City Mayor, Steve Fulop
President Cole speaks with Jersey City Mayor, Steve Fulop
President Cole with journalist Soledad O'Brien
President Cole with journalist Soledad O'Brien
President Cole with Assembly Speaker Prieto
President Cole with Assembly Speaker Prieto
President Cole with East Orange Mayor Lester Taylor III
President Cole with East Orange Mayor Lester Taylor III
President Cole, Dean Prezant and Senate President Sweeney tour CELS
President Cole, Former Dean Prezant and Senate President Sweeney tour CELS