Frequently Asked Questions of College Relations

» How do I publicize my campus event?
» Where can I find the College's logo and seal?
» What do I do if the media calls?
» Will College Relations photograph my event?
» How do I get information published in Source?
» Can College Relations help me create my publication?
» How do I publicize my new book?
» How do I suggest a story for the alumni magazine?
» How do I update my faculty profile or Web site?

Q: How do I publicize my campus event?

Because of shrinking budgets and reporting staff at local newspapers and TV stations, it is increasingly difficult to get reporters to preview or attend campus events. College Relations will notify local media about any event that you designate as "public" on the online calendar. With sufficient advance notice, this will usually ensure that your event appears in The Day's calendar section and on other event calendars in the region.

Securing additional media coverage will depend on whether the media perceive your event as unique or unusual. The only sure way to get something in the paper is to buy an ad.

However, we may be able to interest media in your event if it is the first of its kind or part of a larger trend; integrally involves students; or has a "human interest" connection or local angle. To discuss possible newspaper or television coverage of your event, contact Amy Martin at a.martin@conncoll.edu or x2526.

Visit the "How to Publicize on-Campus Events" section for the eight steps suggested by College Relations.

Q: Where can I find the College's logo and seal?

College Relations is responsible for ensuring the quality and consistency of College communications. We maintain a system of graphic standards that visually unify the College's communications. These standards include the College's official color and typeface and use of the College seal.

To review the graphic standards or download the seal, wordmark or athletic camel, please go to http://graphics.conncoll.edu.

Please note that use of the College seal is limited strictly to official College business. It cannot be altered in any way, nor should it be combined with other graphic elements. College Relations should be consulted in advance of developing a departmental or program logo.

For more information about graphic standards, logos or permitted uses of the College seal, contact Brandon Mosley at x2502 or bmosley@conncoll.edu.

Q: What do I do if the media calls?

As faculty and staff, your willingness to work with the media can enhance the reputation of the College and of your work. Members of the media may ask you to comment on current trends or issues or serve as a source. If a reporter calls you, please contact Amy Martin, a.martin@conncoll.edu or x2526, who will help you prepare for the interview. Remember, it is important to respond to reporters in a timely manner. If you are unable to return a media call, or would prefer not to, please refer the reporter to Amy.

Q: Will College Relations photograph my event?

The College does not have a staff photographer. We photograph campus events if we have a planned use for the photos in a specific institutional publication, with priority given to Admission and Advancement communications. However, we welcome your high-resolution digital photographs for use in Source or in other electronic and print publications. Please send them to source@conncoll.edu.

Q: How do I get information published in Source?

Source, the monthly campus newsletter, covers news about the College, faculty and staff. We publish information about upcoming events and news that affects faculty and staff members. We welcome your submissions of information and photos. Please send your news, including awards, books published, conferences attended, grants received and other achievements to source@conncoll.edu.

Q: Can College Relations help me create my publication?

College Relations is responsible for ensuring the quality and consistency of College communications. We maintain a system of graphic standards that visually unify the College's communications.

For advice and guidance on producing your own department publications, such as event fliers and programs, please contact Lisa Brownell at mailto:lhbro@conncoll.edu or x2305.

You can make your own posters using one of four templates we have created and posted at http://graphics.conncoll.edu. We have also created a template for PowerPoint presentations, also posted at http://graphics.conncoll.edu

Q: How do I publicize my new book?

Send review copies of new books and publicity materials to College Relations in Becker House for inclusion in CC: Connecticut College Magazine. Please contact Phoebe Hall at phall1@conncoll.edu or 860-439-2307 or e-mail ccmag@conncoll.edu.

Q: How do I suggest a story for the alumni magazine?

College Relations writes, edits and designs the quarterly CC: Connecticut College Magazine for a readership of about 26,000 alumni, parents, faculty, trustees, donors and other friends of the College. Stories cover a wide range of subjects of interest to the College community, including new initiatives at the College and achievements by faculty, students and alumni. We also feature some scholarly papers, lectures and artwork. Please contact editor Lisa Brownell at lhbro@conncoll.edu or x2305 or e-mail ccmag@conncoll.edu to share your story ideas.

Q: How do I update my faculty profile or Web site?

College Relations is responsible for keeping Web content updated.

Requests for Web projects begin with the Web request form found at http://webrequest.conncoll.edu.

To create or update a faculty profile or other academic department Web pages, please contact Holly Camerota at hacam@conncoll.edu or x5347.

Last Modified: Thursday, August 21, 2008 15:06