The goal of government relations at SIU is to effectively communicate with state and federal government officials, agencies and their staff members, as well as university advocates and supporters regarding the priorities of the University and the Board of Trustees. We are always working to improve the relationship we have between government officials and the University, ensuring they have a greater understanding of the economic, educational, health care and societal value we bring to the region we serve and the state in general... With a total budget of approximately $867 million, the University employs more than 7,000 faculty, staff, and administrators who serve over 23,500 students. A modern and comprehensive post-secondary educational system, SIU offers a broad range of academic programs that lead to associate, baccalaureate, master's, specialist's, and doctoral and professional practice degrees in 32 fields including law, medicine, pharmacy, and dental medicine... About the SIU..
Also known as: SIU System, Southern Illinois University