Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is EWU Advocates partisan?
A: No. Eastern Advocates is non-partisan.
Q: Does Eastern Advocates endorse candidates?
A: No, Eastern Advocates may not endorse candidates due to state and federal guidelines.
Q: How can I get involved with Eastern Advocates?
A: Eastern Advocates engages and educates alumni, parents, students, and community members about the value of EWU and higher education. We share updates about current bills and proposals, keep you informed and engaged in EWU priorities. We'll also send urgent action updates for our advocates to send messages to their lawmakers in support of higher education and EWU.
- Send a message to your legislators on a current higher education issue.
- Learn who your state and federal elected officials are.
- Join the Eastern Advocates team.
Q: If I no longer live in Washington, should I still join?
A: Absolutely! Many of us move away from Cheney after graduating, but our degree from EWU is a lifetime investment and protecting that investment is critical. Wherever you are living, we can help connect you with elected officials who will listen to your thoughts on EWU priorities.
Q: Does Eastern Advocates deal with state government or federal government issues?
A: Most of our work focuses on state reinvestment in higher education and issues affecting EWU at the state level. These issues generally have the most direct and immediate impact on our public university. At the same time, the federal government has a strong impact on EWU programs and federal financial aid. Therefore, we engage elected officials at all levels of government.
Q: I am an employee of EWU. May I still use Eastern Advocate resources?
A: You may only use Eastern Advocate resources during non-work hours, on your personal computer or mobile device, and using your personal email address.
Eastern Advocates is not funded at public expense. The views expressed here are solely those of Eastern Advocates and do not represent the positions of Eastern Washington University.