Suggestions for college presidents when they visit Congress include get to know congressmen before asking them for something; be considerate of a representative's time; know the legislative interests of those visited; be prepared to assist congressional member needs; get to know the staff; work with education associations; etc. (MLW)

Suggestions to college administrators include realize that the essential lubricant of politics on Capitol Hill is relations of trust, confidence, and familiarity; bring solutions as well as problems to legislators; talk to members on the committee handling the issue of concern; help friends get reelected. (MLW)