Collect newspaper clippings on the issue and forward them to your legislator. A few weeks in advance of a vote on the issue, solicit interested persons to write their elected officials to describe the effect of the changes. You may know other Carolina alumni, parents or grandparents who would be willing to help. Provide them with names and addresses of the elected officials involved with the issue, as well as local elected officials. Use stamped envelopes for your correspondence.
Metered mail tends to get less attention because it is less likely to be from the public.
In all your advocacy efforts, never take support for granted. You must earn support in each advocacy effort. Check the Government Relations website with some regularity to stay on top of the issues important to Carolina. NOW, Open Net and other programs often cover the university in greater depth than local television stations. Go to the General Assembly website to track education bills.