The Government Relations Committee is the link between MACAC and what is happening with higher education and financing on the state and national levels. We invite you to become active in the legislative process. Your experiences working with Minnesota students and families makes your opinion strong and necessary at the state and federal level. Please join us to advocate on behalf on Minnesota students and families.
CHAIR MEMBERSDaren Coulliard MNSync Online (Rochester Public Schools) Mark Jensen University of Minnesota- Duluth Board Liaison Shawn Reid Shattuck-St. Mary’s High School General Members Elma Garvais University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Hannah Sayler University of St.Thomas Matt Henry North Dakota State University Rebecca Kline Macalester College TseChe “Chad” Yen University of Minnesota Morris | EVENT(S)Day on the Hill Date(s): March 24, 2026 Location: Minnesota State Capitol Day on the Hill is an annual event in which we advocate for our students. As experts in our field, we make sure that our senators and representatives know the issues that impact our students and our institutions. IMPORTANT LINKS |
Every spring, MACAC engages in Day on the Hill, a chance to connect with local legislators to thank them for their work supporting initiatives that help students and families, and advocate for areas that are priorities for our organization. This year, 20 MACAC members met with 30 legislators to thank them for their support of the Minnesota State Grant, while advocating for additional support of Safe Schools, which would add more funding for school resources, including guidance counselors (SF1884/HF1360).
