 The University of Ä¢¹½tv System Office of External Affairs works with legislative and executive branch officials at the state and federal levels of government to enhance the quality of education and health care in Ä¢¹½tv and beyond. In addition, the Office coordinates with state and local leaders in the public and private sectors to ensure that the UA System continues to play an integral role in the development of the state’s workforce. The Office is also intimately involved in strategic communications and marketing efforts on all three campuses and at UAB Health System.
The University of Ä¢¹½tv System Office of External Affairs works with legislative and executive branch officials at the state and federal levels of government to enhance the quality of education and health care in Ä¢¹½tv and beyond. In addition, the Office coordinates with state and local leaders in the public and private sectors to ensure that the UA System continues to play an integral role in the development of the state’s workforce. The Office is also intimately involved in strategic communications and marketing efforts on all three campuses and at UAB Health System.
The UA System Office of External Affairs serves as the liaison between The University of Ä¢¹½tv Board of Trustees and the legislative and executive branches of state and federal government through its representation of the University of Ä¢¹½tv, UAB, UAH, and the UAB Health System. Under Board Rules, all governmental affairs activities of the three campuses and the UAB Health System are to be coordinated through this Office.
Staff
Offices
Tuscaloosa
Ray Cole 
 Office of External Affairs 
 500 University Blvd. East 
 Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 
 Phone: (205) 348-4840
Montgomery
C. Porter Banister 
 770 Washington Avenue 
 Suite 520 
 Montgomery, AL 36104 
 Phone: (334) 242-2262
 
     
    