Communications and Marketing
Mission
Supporting the internal and external communications needs for the College of Health and Human Development across media.
Critical Functions
- Marketing and Creative Communications
- Public Relations and Media
- Producing and shepherding communications deliverables across all media
- Supporting both college and Penn State strategic communications efforts
Frequently Asked Questions
- When should I contact you about a peer-reviewed article?
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Contact our office at time of acceptance (don’t wait until days before publication).
- Who will update my directory listing or area of the website for which I am responsible?
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Every department has a main point of contact for website updates. If not shared or known inside your unit, contact our office to get connected with the person with whom you should work.
- What should I do if I get a request to speak to a member of the media?(Requests can come two ways: direct from a journalist or funneled through our office.)
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Timelines of members of the media are very fast—often day ofor within days. Please be accommodating and understanding, as external dissemination can help your work in a variety of ways.This can include a gracious decline, which can help long term relationships.Contact our office for tips, training, and support.
Key Related Resources
HHD Digest (faculty and staff newsletter)
hhd.psu.edu/faculty-staff/communications-and-marketing/college-health-and-human-development-digest
Communication Request Form
hhd.psu.edu/communication-request
Social Media tip
hhd.psu.edu/faculty-staff/communications-and-marketing/social-media/submit-social-media-post
Personnel List
