“That government is the strongest of which every man feels himself a part.”
—Thomas Jefferson
Capitol Hill Day 2012
Capitol Hill Day 2012 included more than 100 faculty members from around the country meeting with Capitol Hill staffers from twenty-four states. The day ended with a reception in the Rayburn House Office Building, which included an address from Spiros Protopsaltis, a senior advisor to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee (HELP committee).
Position Papers:
Capitol Hill Day 2012 meetings focused on two areas of policy. You can read our position papers on the issues here:
Federally-Supported Research Funding and Public Access
Access and Affordability for College Students
If you have questions about future Capitol Hill Days, contact AAUP government relations at govtrelations@aaup.org or at 202-737-5900, ext. 118.