Communications
Communication Services
Communications is responsible for consulting services
for media relations, internal/external communications and issue management
to university clients as appropriate. Work tasks and projects are accepted
according to priority status and current workload. These services are
provided to faculty, staff and student organizations at no charge.
For more information, contact Janice Cooper, director of Communications, at (850) 474-2658 or jcooper@uwf.edu.
Media Relations
Communications is responsible for university media relations activities.
The media team consists of the director of communications and the associate director of communications and marketing, Emerald Coast. The team assists university clients by writing, editing
and distributing media releases and public service announcements;
assisting with story placement; assisting and organizing press conferences
and providing consulting services. Members of the university community
who would like to inform the external public of newsworthy accomplishments,
public events, human-interest stories, or who need assistance with emergencies
or crises, should contact Communication Services.
Internal Communication Services
Communications is responsible for internal university communications.
The following internal communications are produced, maintained and/or distributed:
- Argus “Welcome” tab – University Intranet
- “Argus Today” – Tri-weekly employee e-newsletter
- ECal – Campus online calendar
- “Online Fountain” – Monthly employee online newsletter
Members of the university community who would like to utilize one of these services to inform university staff, faculty and students about their news item should contact Jaimie Woodard, assistant director of Communications and Web services, at (850) 473-7431 or via e-mail at jwoodard@uwf.edu.
Click here for the latest issue of Online Fountain.
External Communication Services
Communications is responsible for the following external communications
which they produce, maintain and/or distribute:
“UWF Connection”
The
"UWF Connection" magazine is published two times per year in
coordination with the Office of Development and Alumni Relations. Its
purpose is to inform alumni and friends of developments at UWF and
the activities of its faculty, alumni, and staff. Current "UWF Connection" articles
are now available on the UWF Alumni Web site in the Publications section.
For subscription information or to send comments, contact alumni@uwf.edu.
To send story ideas, contact Janice Cooper, editor/director of Communications, at (850) 474-2658
or e-mail jcooper@uwf.edu.
“Inside UWF” Electronic Newsletter
The UWF Office of Marketing Communications produces the monthly electronic university newsletter “Inside UWF,” with assistance from the UWF Office of Alumni Relations and Office of Development. Standard monthly features highlight university news, alumni, research, students and the Creating Great Futures campaign. View the Online Archive. To subscribe, please e-mail communications@uwf.edu. For more informatin or to send story ideas, contact Janice Cooper, editor/director of Communications, at (850) 474-2658 or e-mail jcooper@uwf.edu.
“Inside UWF" Television Show
Communications produces the monthly television program “Inside UWF,” which
airs on WUWF-TV Channel Four. On a monthly basis, viewers tune in for
a behind-the-scenes look at UWF departmental programs, special events, athletics, new
developments on campus and academic and research achievements directly from
the people involved. The show is hosted by WUWF Public Media news veteran,
Sandra Averhart. It airs on WUWF TV (Cox Communications, Channel Four) Monday at 10 p.m., Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. and 8 p.m., Wednesday at 7 p.m. and Thursday at 8:30 a.m.
For more information, contact Janice Cooper, director of Communications, at (850) 474-2658 or e-mail jcooper@uwf.edu.
Web Top Stories
Web top stories are written on a weekly basis to inform
UWF publics about UWF departmental programs, events, academic and research
achievements and new developments on campus. They are posted on the UWF
Web home page and the UWF News page. For more information or to send ideas
and comments, contact Janice Cooper, director of Communications, at (850) 474-2658
or via e-mail at jcooper@uwf.edu.
Web Presence Project
A joint
team comprised of representatives from Information Technology Services, Enrollment Services and
University Marketing Communications works to establish a common
visual identity and navigation system for UWF Web sites. University
Web developers utilize a template system and work with the
appropriate review committees to ensure that sites are in compliance with
intent of the project. Currently, University Marketing Communications and
Information Technology Services handle site reviews and questions regarding
the project via e-mail at webpresence@uwf.edu.
For additional information, visit http://uwf.edu/webpresence or contact Jaimie Woodard, assistant director of Communications and Web services, at (850) 473-7431 or via e-mail at jwoodard@uwf.edu.