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.

Between now and mid-December, you will decide budget priorities. @YourMemberOfCongress, I think continued federal investment in the #humanities matters.

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
You can help change the way people talk and think about the future of U.S. higher education. Key into what you can do to grow support for the arts and sciences
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.
