Government Relations

The Office of Government and Community Relations 

San Francisco State University’s Office of Government and Community Relations serves as a bridge between the University and its local, state and federal partners. We strengthen community ties, support civic engagement and help connect SFSU with government agencies, elected officials and the broader public.

Through these relationships, we advance the University’s role as an engaged partner to San Francisco, the Bay Area and the state of California. Explore our site for resources related to state and federal government relations, political engagement and community partnerships. 

State Relations 

At SFSU, our Government and Community Relations department ensures that the University’s voice is heard at the state level. We build strong, ongoing relationships with legislators and advocate for policies and budget investments that support our students, faculty, staff and broader campus community. Our efforts align with the systemwide priorities of the CSU, which are determined by the Board of Trustees. We strive to show how state investment in public higher education directly fuels social mobility, economic growth and expanded opportunity. 

The CSU’s Budget and Legislative Priorities 

Federal Relations 

SFSU’s Office of Government and Community Relations represents the University’s interests at the federal level. We engage with members of Congress to advocate for federal policy and funding that supports public higher education and college students. Our office monitors federal legislation, tracks key issues and builds relationships with agencies and lawmakers to ensure the University’s priorities are understood and advanced. We also pursue federal appropriations and community project funding opportunities that align with the needs of our students and the communities we serve. 

The CSU’s federal budget and legislative priorities 

Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA)

SFSU is firmly committed to the repatriation of Native American ancestors and their belongings, and to the respectful curation of cultural materials. The primary goal of the SFSU NAGPRA Program is to return ancestral remains and cultural objects to Native American tribal communities. 

NAGPRA at SFSU