About Us

The four-person staff of the Office of Information and Public Relations works diligently toward fostering a positive image for the University through the constant and consistent dissemination of information about events, people and programs. The Office also serves as a resource point for media personnel and the community. Moreover, it provides support in publication development and other special services campus-wide.

Among the ongoing goals of the Office are the following: (1) To provide media sources with ongoing information about the people, programs and services of the University; (2) To build relationships with media personnel that posture the office as the key source for information; (3) To develop innovative advertising concepts for use in print media; (4) To continue to work closely with the Telecommunication Center in the furtherance of its marketing efforts and proven expertise in the broadcast arena; (5) To continue to aggressively seek out news and story possibilities and to develop and disseminate them to media sources with minimum delay; (6) To continue to increase the availability of published materials about the University; and (7) To continue to build effective internal and interoffice relationships.

Other Support Functions

Advertising

In the recent past the Office of Information has coordinated advertising in several state, regional and national publications. Among these are: Anniston Star, Athens Courier, Birmingham News, Birmingham Times, Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, Decatur Daily, Florence Times, Gadsden Times, Huntsville Times, Mobile Beacon, Mobile Press Register, Montgomery Advertiser, Montgomery-Tuskegee Times, Speakin’ Out News, Tuscaloosa News, Tuskegee News and other publications as resources would permit.

In the broadcast arena, the office in past years has secured advertising via the Knology and Comcast Cable systems. Moreover, radio spots have been purchased on WLOR-AM, WAHR-FM, WEUP-FM, and other area stations. The Telecommunications and Distance Learning Center is an invaluable source of news and information about the University throughout North Alabama.

OTHER ASSIGNMENTS AND PROVISIONS

• Departmental Brochures
• Internal Death Announcements
• Citations
• Resolutions
• Press Conferences (as deemed necessary)
• Administrative Letters
• Speeches
• Photography
• Special media requests
• Public relations-oriented correspondence
• Handling of advertising requests
• Setting up displays at various events