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Kent State students from the College of Business Administration, along with Trustee Richard Marsh (standing), meet with State Sen. Tom Sawyer in his office at the Ohio Statehouse.
Kent State students from the College of Business Administration, along with Trustee Richard Marsh (standing), meet with State Sen. Tom Sawyer in his office at the Ohio Statehouse.
Students stand with Sen. Sherrod Brown.
Students stand with Sen. Sherrod Brown.
Ray LaHood, secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation, examines a pin presented to him by Kent State University President Lester A. Lefton and Kent City Manager Dave Ruller, right, during a visit to Kent's Acorn Alley.
Ray LaHood, secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation, examines a pin presented to him by Kent State University President Lester A. Lefton and Kent City Manager Dave Ruller, right, during a visit to Kent's Acorn Alley.
Ohio Rep. Betty Sutton stands with a group of students from Washington Program in National Issues.
Ohio Rep. Betty Sutton stands with a group of students from Washington Program in National Issues.

Kent State Government Relations

flagappleThe primary mission of the Office of Government Relations is to develop strategies and courses of action that will yield the necessary level of support and serve as the conduit for information between Kent State University and local, state and federal governments. Accordingly, the Office of Government Relations makes recommendations to and advises the president of Kent State University regarding the advancement and maintenance of relations with these governmental units.

The Office of Government Relations works closely with the president, provost, university vice presidents and other appropriate individuals to develop a thorough monitoring and evaluation system for governmental issues of importance to Kent State. In this regard, maintaining close and trusting relationships with federal, state and local governments at the executive legislative and appropriate agency levels are the primary goals and responsibilities of this office.