Welcome
The Office of Government & Community Affairs (GCA) serves as the University’s primary liaison with federal, state, and local government and with its surrounding communities. The work of the office includes the management of consultants and advocacy firms and representation on national and regional higher education advocacy organizations. GCA has played and will continue to play a key role in support of the University’s Manhattanville Campus expansion plan and in other physical planning initiatives.GCA generates and maintains relationships with elected and appointed officials, tracks pertinent legislation and legislative initiatives, and generally makes government aware of the University’s interests. GCA also maintains relationships with numerous community-based organizations, resident’s groups and civic institutions and maintains a special relationship with campus-based service and outreach programs, such as Community Impact and Double Discovery.
Over the past few years the office work program has been heavily focused on the University’s Manhattanville Campus Expansion in Harlem, especially in the interface between project design, community sentiment and the long, multi-phased review and approval process, as well as negotiation of a community benefits agreement Now that the approval process has been completed and the 200 million dollar benefits and amenities agreements have been codified, GCA has fine-tuned its program of work in order to facilitate this historic campus/community partnership.
Finally, the office often serves as a gateway to the University for visitors, and for inquiries concerning the University from individuals, civic organizations and governments around the world.
For Our Neighbors
Find information about local partnerships, plus the latest campus construction projects on the Neighbors Web site.