Advocacy Training Survey Question Title * 1. The South Carolina Legislature operates on a two year cycle which runs from January to June. True False Question Title * 2. What are the most important committees of the legislative session for issues relevant to the technical colleges? Senate Finance Committee House Ways and Means Committee Education Committee All of the above Question Title * 3. The annual appropriations bill begins in which body of the General Assembly? Senate Finance House Ways and Means Committee Judiciary Committee Education Committee Question Title * 4. The progress of a legislative bill and live debates on both the House and Senate floors can be viewed on the website: www.__________________.gov Question Title * 5. Commissioners should always coordinate with ______________ to determine legislative priorities: The chair of the college The lobbyist for the college A local delegation member The college President No one Question Title * 6. To be an effective advocate for your college, which should you NOT do: Communicate with legislators year round Focus on the system needs as well as the needs of your college Have human stories to relate to them Insist that you see only your legislator and not staff Question Title * 7. The Lottery Tuition Assistance Rally is important because: It brings Presidents to the State House Lottery Tuition Assistance is a recurring legislative priority Students make a positive impact on legislators All of the above Question Title * 8. What is one key to a successful legislative meeting? Question Title * 9. What is your name and email address? Question Title * 10. Which college board do you serve on? Aiken Central Carolina Denmark Florence-Darlington Greenville Horry-Georgetown Midlands Northeastern Orangeburg-Calhoun Piedmont Spartanburg Tri-County Trident Lowcountry Williamsburg York State Board Done