Advertising, Public Relations and Information Policy – October 1, 1985
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ADVERTISING, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND
INFORMATION POLICY
Policy Type:
Management
Initially
Approved:
October 1, 1985
Policy
Sponsor:
Vice-President,
University
Advancement
Last
Revised:
October 1, 1985
Primary
Contact:
AVP, Marketing &
Communications
Review
Scheduled:
April 2017
Approver:
Board of Governors
A.
PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to outline the responsibilities for promotion of and speaking on behalf
of the University.
B.
SCOPE
Compliance with University policies and procedures extends to all members of the University
community.
C.
POLICY STATEMENT
1.
ADVERTISING
1.1
The President is responsible for recommending an external advertising agency of
record for the University to the Board of Governors.
1.2
The President is responsible for recommending the institutional marketing strategy
to the Board of Governors.
1.3
The Office of Marketing and Communications is responsible for coordinating all
University advertising, including:
a.
Review of editorial content to ensure that advertisements meet University
objectives and standards with respect to tone, approach, style, timeliness,
accuracy and economy of information;
b.
Implementation of the University logo and legend policy;
c.
Advice on format and appearance;
d.
Recommendation of and coordination of necessary external advertising
and public relations services;
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e.
Recommendation of the appropriate size, frequency and media placement
of advertisements;
f.
Arrangements for media bookings and placements.
1.4
The Office of Marketing and Communications is responsible for developing
institutional advertising in support of the University's marketing strategy.
2.
PUBLIC RELATIONS
2.1
The Office of Marketing and Communications is responsible for providing public
relations planning assistance for University departments and officers and the
Board of Governors.
2.2
In consultation with operating departments, the Office of Marketing and
Communications is responsible for facilitating and coordinating University public
relations activities such as news conferences, notices and announcements,
presentations, news releases, interviews and special events.
2.3
To maximize University resources, the Office of Marketing and Communications is
responsible for recommending and utilizing the appropriate public service and
communications vehicles for the promotion of University activities and the
reinforcement of advertising initiatives.
2.4
The Office of Marketing and Communications is responsible for providing
information materials for visitors to the University and for arranging tours as
necessary.
3.
INFORMATION
3.1
The official University spokespersons are the Chair of the Board of Governors and
the President or their designate, in conformity with the policy on external
communications.
3.2
The Office of Marketing and Communication is responsible for the coordination
and distribution of all University news releases, public service announcements and
notices to the media and appropriate external organizations.
3.3
The Office of Marketing and Communications is responsible for the coordination
of all internal publications and communications of University-wide scope.
3.4
The Office of Marketing and Communications is responsible for facilitating the
development of course and program brochures and for reviewing general
University information materials to ensure consistency with the University's
mission, goals and objectives and for recommending editing improvements with a
view to clarity, correctness and style.
3.5
The AVP, Marketing and Communications is the key media information contact on
behalf of the University and is responsible for providing requested information or
channelling these requests to the proper source.
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D.
DEFINITIONS
(1)
Policy:
means this Advertising, Public Relations and Information
Policy.
(2)
Board of
Governors:
means the Board of Governors of Mount Royal University.
(3)
University:
means Mount Royal University.
E.
RELATED POLICIES
F.
RELATED LEGISLATION
G.
RELATED DOCUMENTS
H.
REVISION HISTORY
Date
(mm/dd/yyyy)
Description of
Change
Sections
Person who
Entered Revision
(Position Title)
Person who
Authorized
Revision
(Position Title)
10/01/1985
NEW
01/20/2020
Editorial
Template Update
Policy Specialist
University Secretary