VPEA Applications 26-27 Civic Engagement and Labor

The ASUCR Office of the Vice President of External Affairs is UCR undergraduates’ hub for off-campus advocacy, civic power-building, and student–worker solidarity. Led by the VPEA and a Senate-ratified executive team, the office represents students systemwide through UCSA and drives federal, state, and local government relations, media outreach, and coalition work. Its four working arms, the Legislative Advocacy Committee, Highlander Action Committee, Civic Engagement Committee, and Highlander Labor Committee, plan lobby trips and policy positions, organize actions and trainings, register and mobilize voters, and partner with unions and community allies. With clear attendance and accountability standards, open hiring, and defined outputs (e.g., lobby days, quarterly events, mid-year audits), the program turns student priorities into coordinated campaigns, policy wins, and lasting partnerships that elevate UCR student voices across Riverside, California, and the UC system.

Positions in the Civic Engagement Highlander Labor area:

Civic Engagement Director
Labor Relations Director

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What is your #2 desired role?

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Describe an issue you care about. How do you want to address it through organizing and advocacy on or off campus?

(Please be sure that the vision you have in mind is consistent with our efforts to center systemwide university affairs, legislative advocacy and lobbying, student activism, civic engagement and/or labor advocacy.)

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Commitments include but are not limited to academic, professional, family, volunteer, and student organization commitments. Please list using this format: Commitment, Role, Expected Hours/Week

Statement of Interest:

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The UC Student Association (UCSA) is structured to address student issues by vocalizing our concerns into initiatives through campus action, government relations, and university affairs. Each of these areas have systemwide committees that students can organize advocacy efforts through.Which method of advocacy do you feel is the most efficient to increase student representation?

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There are several systemwide advocacy opportunities that are available to UC students beyond the External Affairs Office. Would you be interested in any of the following?

Office of Vice President of External Affairs Positions (26-27)