University of Virginia Policy

    As an employee of the University of Virginia , you may not lobby or otherwise participate in political activities on behalf of the University.  But, you may participate in political activities as an individual citizen.  So, what can you do and what can’t you do?

You can . . .

  • Contact or visit your state and federal legislators as an individual citizen.
  • Write a letter to the editor, or write a letter to a local, state, or federal agency as an individual citizen.
  • Participate in other political activities and vote as an individual citizen.
  • Identify yourself as a physician, social worker, health care coordinator, resident physician, etc. in your communications.

You cannot . . .

  • Contact or visit your state and federal legislators and speak on behalf of the University of Virginia or the University Health Care System.
  • Use University resources to participate in the political process (i.e. do not use University email, fax, long distance phone access, mail, stationary, etc.)