Our Committment to Improving Higher Education

Supporting Higher Education is important for all students at the University of Louisville. Last year's budget cuts from the state put some university programs and jobs in jeopardy and also led to a hike in tuition for students. So to improve Higher Education at U of L and abroad, we are going to need your support as we begin to champion this cause!

 
Events

• Listen up Legislators 
  Utilizing all channels of communications is important in getting our message across to those who have decision making power in Frankfort. So at this event students will be able to contact their legislator(s) via mail, e-mail, and/or phone to let them know how students feel about their support or lack of support of higher education at U of L. This event will also include pizza for all those who drop in to participate!

• Voter Registration Drives
  Voting plays a crucial part in selecting officials who are serious about improving higher education in the state. And the first step of the voting process is getting registered to vote. In the coming months, SGA will be holding voter registration drives to help students fulfill this civic responsibility.

• Higher Education Congressional Debate
  Meeting and talking with state leaders face-to-face is another great opportunity to promote our cause and to also get to know those who lead us. So to help students in this matter, SGA will be holding a public debate on Higher Education to showcase the views and thoughts of congressional candidates.

• Rate my Kentucky Legislator web site
  You will be given a chance to publish your opinions about your legislator on an interactive web site that will allow you to rate your legislator on issues relating to Higher Education. Students, as well as the public, are encouraged to see what other U of L students have to say and think.

• Annual Rally for Higher Education
  All U of L students are encouraged to participate in the annual Rally for Higher Education held in Frankfort, our Commonwealth's capital. With lunch, transportation, t-shirts, and signs provided from your SGA, you will be equiped to rally in the halls of the Kentucky State Capitol building and converse with legislators in their offices. Other universities will also be in attendance at this event.

For more information on how to be involved, contact SGA Student Advocate Kirk Laughlin at kalaug01@louisville.edu.

Public Service Announcement - Cards and Cats

As part of SGA's serious commitment to higher education, SGA Presidents Rudy Spencer of U of L and Tyler Montell of U of K have teamed up right before the U of L vs U of K game to bring you this public serice announcement to remind students about your university's need for more funding from the state. Just click the video clip above to watch!