It’s an important topic at a critical time. With colleges and universities facing a crossroads today, now is the time to key your social networks into the value of the arts and sciences.
.@YourMemberOfCongress, I think federal investments in the #NEHGOV matter. Will you support @RepDavidEPrice ‘s Dear Colleague Letter to restore funding to FY2010 levels? #HAD19

What do the CEOs of @bankofamerica, @Logitech, @YouTube and @GeneralDynamics have in common? http://ow.ly/Fj6C5
DYK? 74 percent of employers would recommend liberal education to young people. http://ow.ly/FiJVp
80% of @NobelPrize Laureates in #science can point to the specific ways #art boosted their innovative ability. http://ow.ly/FiJVp
Building a relationship with your legislators is easier than you might think now that many legislators are on Twitter and Facebook. You can find your federal legislators’ Twitter handles here.
Follow them and periodically tag your state legislators’ handles to your messages of support for the arts and sciences. Bonus tip: This approach also works for reporters covering higher education in your local paper.