Mission 

The Government and Community Relations department initiates and maintains York College’s relationships with local, state, and federal elected officials and government agencies as well as with civic leaders and representatives from community-based organizations.

Goals

1. Develop and strengthen relationships with City, State, and Federal officials, as well as with local government agency and civic organization representatives.
2. Inform key legislators on issues related to higher education policy and legislation to secure funding and programmatic support for the college.
3. Establish and maintain collaborative efforts between institutions of higher education to influence City, State, and Federal legislation impacting York College.
4. Work collaboratively to establish strategic community partnerships and promote civic engagement which are consistent with the college’s vision, mission, values, and goals.

The Director of Government and Community Relations also manages the Office of Marketing and Communications.

Marketing and Communications

Organizational Structure

The Organizational Chart for the Department of Government and Community Relations