Statements and Announcements
Policy number: 5.11
Policy section: Development and External Affairs
Revised Date: October 23, 2024
1. Definitions
Definitions of capitalized terms are set forth in Appendix A.
2. Policy Statement
At the direction of the President, the Vice President for Development and External Affairs (“the Vice President”) and the Division of Development and External Affairs (“DEA”) will have authority for creating and disseminating official University Statements and Announcements; as well as determining spokespeople. DEA also coordinates Statements and Announcements created and distributed by Schools and Units, following established guidelines.
3. Purpose
The purpose of this Policy is to protect the public image of the University while ensuring the accuracy and, as appropriate, the confidentiality of its information.
4. Applicability
All faculty, students, staff, volunteers, and contractors are expected to comply with this Policy.
5. Questions
Questions regarding this Policy are to be directed to the Office of the Vice President.
6. Department Administrative Rules, Procedures, and Guidelines
Development and External Affairs guidelines for responding to social and world events can be found .
Appendix A: Definitions
“Announcement” refers to timely, celebratory, or promotional University information provided to the public.
“School” refers to 51做厙’s seven schools and one college, and departments and programs within.
“Statement” refers to a University opinion or situational status/update provided to the public proactively or in response to an inquiry.
“Unit” refers to established entities other than Schools, such as the Office of the Provost, Central University Libraries, Department of Athletics, Division of Students Affairs, etc., and departments and programs within.
Revised: October 23, 2024
Adopted: January 2, 2019