The Office of Community Relations helps create a spirit of loyalty and fraternalism among graduates, former students, faculty, staff, administrators and friends of LSUS which will connect the service goals of the university to its various outside constituencies and facilitate their support for the university. Specific goals will increase community awareness of the university's programs, special events, and specific needs; encourage community involvement with LSUS through financial contributions, cooperative events, or community advocacy on behalf of the university; encourage alumni involvement in community and civic organizations; and increase community awareness of contributions by LSUS and its alumni to economic and cultural environment of our communities and state.