The mission of the Office of Government Relations (OGR) is to provide liaison assistance between the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) and external constituencies that will advance the strategic interests of and funding opportunities for the University among local and national elected officials, staff members, constituents and governmental agencies at all levels. In serving the University, OGR assists the President and his Cabinet in achieving both the vision and mission set forth in the University Strategic Plan. OGR provides information and other leadership about our legislatively designated, land grant University, which has as its tri-part mission: teaching, research and service. Communication and personal contact with elected and appointed officials and staff is an essential part of OGR operations and it effectiveness.