Government Relations
Government Relations
Government Relations serves as CWU's primary liaison with local, state, and federal officials, handling regulatory, budget, and policy matters.
We're here to connect you with the right contacts and provide essential background on legislative districts, policy issues, and current CWU data.
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Meet the Director
Steve has been on CWU's Government Relations team since 2008.He was the Vice President for Political Affairs for the Associated Students of Central Washington University in 2006 and 2007. Steve served on the Washington Student Lobby Board of Directors and was awarded the President’s Cabinet Award in 2007 for his effective advocacy on behalf of students.
Steve holds a BS in Construction Management from CWU and an MEd in Higher Education from the University of Arkansas.
Steve DuPontDirector of Government Relations
(M) 509-201-0528
Steve.Dupont@cwu.edu
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