Services
CSU's Department of Public Relations is dedicated to communicating information about the university to both internal and external audiences. We use a range of media, community relations and new media tactics to communicate with a variety of audiences.
Media Relations
The Public Relations team works to garner widespread media coverage with news stories, features and opinion pieces locally, regionally, nationally and internationally. We do that in a couple different ways:
- External Publicity — Develop and distribute press releases, media tip sheets, feature stories, story ideas, op-ed pieces, public service announcements, news advisories and calendar items to effectively promote newsworthy university administration, programs, awards, events, research, faculty and students.
- Internal Publicity — Promote department events, awards, research and other news throughout the university community through Today@Colorado State, NewsInfo and other online and print mediums.
- Manage Media Inquiries — Reporters contact this office for information relative to topics of expertise, or for experts to interview. This office manages this process, contacts experts to determine the appropriate response and arranges interviews.
- Media Training — Media Relations staff provide opportunities to train faculty members to work with the media. Training includes interviewing tips, understanding reporters' needs and understanding newsworthy requirements.
- Experts Guides/Promotion — To enhance Colorado State's visibility in local, regional and national media, this office creates and contributes to experts guides used by thousands of journalists nationwide.
Community Relations
This office actively participates with and within the community to maintain and enhance the university's relationship with the local community. We do this in part by promoting, publicizing and supporting events and activities that benefit the Colorado activities that benefit the campus and local community such as:
- President's Fall Address and Picnic
- Martin Luther King Day
- Monfort Lecture Series
- Community Homecoming
- Ag Day
Social Media
Although traditional media remain an important part of communicating key messages, Public Relations is at the forefront of exploring new ways of communicating with journalists and key publics within the growing social media online network. As more people turn to the Web and citizen journalism for news, Public Relations is participating in the social media network which allows for direct interaction with key audiences. Social media techniques that Public Relations are exploring and participating in include:
- Blogs
- Social bookmarking
- Social networking
- Online video sharing
News Tips
The Public Relations staff is here to help the campus community let others know about the exceptional work being done at the university. If you have a news tip, please contact us. Our office is also interested in receiving information about upcoming university events, journal publications, and honorable awards — please use the appropriate submission form and let us know.