Division of University Advancement
Units:
Office of University Relations
The Quick Version:
The Office of University Relations handles Media Relations (read the FAQ), Internal Communications (view Communique), and assists with various publications.
Links:
General Resources:
- Campus Overview
- Campus Map
- Silver & Gold Record (CU System newspaper for Faculty & Staff)
- The Scribe (UCCS student-run campus newspaper)
Other Resources:
- "Behold the Power of the Lowly Press Release" - an article from the Chronicle of Higher Education.
The Office of University Relations is a unit of University Advancement and is responsible for helping to create a positive image of the university with audiences important to the university’s future. The office works closely with campus offices such as the Office of New Student Recruitment, the CU Foundation and the CU Alumni Association to communicate the university’s high-quality and commitment to serving students and the community.
Specific areas of assistance for faculty include:
Media Relations. The Office of University Relations serves as the university’s official communication link to local, regional and national media. In many cases, University Relations staff serve as official university spokespersons. In other cases, University Relations staff work actively with faculty to publicize their work at the university or to link media members in search of faculty expertise. Faculty members are encouraged to work in coordination with University Relations when contacted by the media or to develop publicity plans to highlight faculty research, service and teaching.
Internal Communications. University Relations is also responsible for the university’s internal communications. The office produces Communique, the on-line newsletter for UCCS faculty and staff. It is published weekly during the fall and spring semesters, monthly during the summer semester. Communique is sent to faculty and staff e-mail lists and, by request, to other e-mail addresses. Previous issues are available in the Communique Archives and the current issue is always at www.uccs.edu/ur/communique. University Relations also works in coordination with Information Technology to maintain an all-university calendar of events.