University
Communications
UNIVERSITY POLICY STATEMENT
It is University policy that all external communications
regarding official University business with the
news media via official university news releases,
phone contacts and computer, fax or e-mail transmissions,
will be issued through the University Communications
Office. The Sports Information Office will
issue releases relating to University athletics.
UNIVERSITY PRACTICE
University Communications serves as the liaison
between the University and the local and national
news media: newspapers, radio and television stations,
magazines, specialty publications and wire services. The
staff initiates and assists news coverage of University
events, provides media training, schedules press
conferences and consults with individuals and departments
regarding news opportunities. University Communications
also manages the University’s internal communications
program and maintains the University Calendar. The
Director for University Communications serves as
Official Spokesperson for the University.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR IMPLEMENTATION
The executive director for university marketing
and communications is responsible for administering
this policy.
SCOPE OF POLICY COVERAGE
This policy applies to all University employees.
| Authority
for Creation or Revision: |
| Minutes
of the Board of Regents: December 2, 2003,
para. .6194M. |
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