196.5 News and Media Relations |
| Created by: Dana Trebing on 10/29/2002 |
| Category: 1 - Academic Affairs; 90 - Miscellaneous |
| Originator: Vice President for Marketing and Public Relations |
| Current File: 196.5 |
| Adoption Date: 12/4/2008 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 12/4/2008 |
| Replaces File: 196.5 |
| Date of Origin: 7/11/1974 |
| Classification: Faculty |
| In Archive? No |
196.5 News and Media Relations |
A. Background News and Media Relations is a part of the Furman University Office of Marketing and Public Relations. |
B. Policy News and Media Relations is the chief point of contact between the University and the news media. The office prepares news releases for placement in local, regional, and national media, and assists faculty and staff with media contacts and in placing commentary pieces. |
C. Guidelines 1. The director will work with faculty, department chairs, Dean of the Faculty, and Provost to maintain a supply of news items that would be material suitable for news stories or opinion editorials. 2. The director serves as university spokesperson for news events or in times of crisis. 3. News and Media Relations provides its services for faculty members or departments that wish to publicize departmental, divisional, or university-wide events and activities. ........................... |