Vice President of External Affairs

Branding Policy

lhendrickson@govst.edu — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:24:43 +0000

Branding Policy

Policy Statement
Brand guidelines shall be applied to internal and external audience elements representing ��Ƶ.
Purpose
Marketing and Communications is responsible for all branding to ensure consistency and accuracy of messages, maximization of institutional brand awareness, and adherence to ��Ƶ’s (��Ƶ) mission and image.

��Ƶ and the University’s brand portfolio of graphic marks, logos, symbols, colors, typefaces and narrative descriptions, are proprietary to the University and play a critical role in advancing, protecting and enhancing the identity, mission, and reputation of the University. The branding guidelines are posted on the University webpage, /marcomm. ��Ƶ has adopted usage and authorization procedures that ensure information about the University is presented to the public in a consistent, coherent and high-quality manner, and that University resources are expended efficiently and effectively in alignment with brand guidelines.
Scope
This Policy applies to:
All messaging, photography, marketing, and branded digital and printed graphical material that identifies or represents the University to internal or external audiences. This includes any letterhead, PowerPoint or print publication, as well as internet sites or postings, including social media sites that publicize the University in any way. The Branding policy also applies to video production that includes or represents ��Ƶ in any and all capacities.
1. All ��Ƶ Employees, Departments, Offices.
2. All ��Ƶ contractors, vendors, partners, representatives.
3. High profile events including, commencement, convocation, political, presidential events.
4. Excluded from this policy: ��Ƶ Student media and video produced for teaching and academic purposes.
Definitions
For the purposes of the Branding policy, terminology used is defined as follows.
1. Marketing and messaging materials refer to advertising, marketing, video and promotional materials. This encompasses all written, printed, electronic, video or graphic representations utilizing the University’s name, images and likeness in photos and video, logos, trademarks, service marks or URLs that refer to any program, project, service and/or operation of the University.
2. The Brand portfolio is posted on the webpage /marcomm.
3. Brand image and awareness refers to the identity and perception of ��Ƶ vs other universities.
4. University resources may include personnel, facilities, technical, and/or financial in nature deemed necessary to achieve the marketing plan for the University’s mission.

lhendrickson@g… 04/27/2026

President Joyce Ester

04/17/2026

SEO Summary

��Ƶ's branding policy establishes guidelines for consistent use of institutional logos, colors, and messaging across all university.

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Branding Policy (Policy 103)

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Fundraising Policy

lhendrickson@govst.edu — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:26:01 +0000

Fundraising Policy

Purpose
All fundraising must be consistent with the organization's purpose, university policy, and state and federal laws. The Institutional Advancement Office must first approve all fundraising events. Student Clubs and Organizations must also receive approval from the Center for Student Engagement & Intercultural Programs.
Scope
1. Fundraising Event - A fundraising event is defined as an event that is raising money designated for a future use or purpose.
  1. Funds raised by campus departments, clubs, or organizations for students, faculty, staff, or otherwise shall be for the non-profit service of the sponsoring organization or donated to a registered charitable organization via the GSU Foundation (aka Foundation).
  2. No officer or member can ever receive monetary gain from the group's fundraising.
  3. Income received from fundraising cannot be given or loaned out under any circumstances to any person.
2. Registered Charitable Organization - An entity that is organized and operated for purposes that are beneficial to the public interest. In general, ��Ƶ and its entities (including student organizations) are not registered charitable organizations.
  1. 501(c)(3) – An entity that the IRS classifies as tax-exempt, nonprofit that is organized and operated for religious, charitable, scientific, public safety, literary, or educational purposes, to foster amateur sports competition, to promote the arts, or to prevent cruelty to children or animals. Donations to a 501(c)(3) organization or association are tax deductible. The GSU Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization.
  2. The GSU Foundation, however, is a registered charitable organization, and donations may be given to the Foundation.
  3. Student organizations with a Foundation account may operate as a registered charitable organization provided the raised funds are deposited into the Foundation account.
  4. Some nationally affiliated organizations may not qualify to have a Foundation account or may be able to operate under their national foundation. Many local and national community agencies are considered registered charitable organizations.
Roles and Responsibilities
By student organization financial policy, all funds raised must be deposited in the sponsoring organization’s Foundation account. The GSU Foundation is the only 501(c)(3) associated with ��Ƶ.
1. Process and Procedures
  1. Account Creation and Existence
    1. Once an area determines it would like to participate in fundraising and has notified their appropriate Unit Head, the area should contact the Foundation via email (engage@govst.edu), phone call (708.235.7510), or schedule a meeting.
    2. Departments, clubs, or organizations should confirm the existence of a GSU Foundation-related account. If the department, club, or organization does not have a GSU Foundation account, a request for an account can be made by emailing engage@govst.edu.
    3. Once a GSU Foundation account has been approved and created, the department, club or organization will work with the Foundation team to begin collecting donations.
    4. Donation collections may include but is not limited to the following:
      1. Increasing website presence to accept donations,
      2. Creating event forms to accept donations at an event or program,
      3. Improving or beginning solicitation efforts to increase donations to a department, club, or organization from outside companies.
  2. Requistioning
    1. The process for requesting funds from a Foundation account follows the same procedures for requesting money from a non-Foundation account.
    2. If a payment to an outside registered charitable organization is requested, a check request (via the GSU Foundation) to the charitable organization should be made within 14 business days post event end. If a donation is going to an outside, non-GSU registered charitable organization, a letter stating the registered charitable organization status for said organization should be made available at the time of organizing the event.
    3. Groups promoting fundraisers that benefit one or more organizations must clearly communicate the recipients and distribution of the proceeds (for example, 50% of proceeds go to the registered student organization foundation account, and 50% goes to the registered charitable organization).
  3. Record Keeping
    1. Departments, clubs, or organizations must keep accurate records of funds raised and spent, available upon request for inspection or audit. Cash handling processes should be outlined at the time of requesting a fundraising event.
    2. All prize winners should be recorded and maintained in the organizational financial records and submitted to the GSU Foundation.
    3. Organizations are encouraged to submit a service activity report when donating funds to a registered charitable organization. This can be an internal document created by the department/organization that helps recognize and track service hours supporting the organization.
    4. Accurate reporting also helps maintain the University’s national recognition for service.
2. Specific Fundraising Practices
  1. Tickets and Auctions
    1. When consistent with financial and event policies, a registered student organization may sell tickets for an organization-sponsored event.
    2. Groups may utilize an auction to raise money by auctioning items such as art, tickets to an event, dinner at a particular restaurant, or prizes and services provided by a qualified and insured vendor.
    3. No individual or group may be auctioned for any reason such as “services” or a “date.”
  2. Sale of Food/Bake Sales
    1. The sale of food on campus by any university-affiliated group other than the official campus hospitality service is limited to store-bought donated bake/confectionery sales.
    2. A bake/confectionery sale is defined as the sale of items that will not spoil in the absence of refrigeration. Bake/confectionery sale items include cookies, brownies, popcorn balls, cake with nonperishable icing, muffins, bread, rolls, pretzels, donuts, caramel or candy-covered apples, and fudge.
    3. All items for bake/confectionery sales must be wrapped in individual portions before being brought to campus. Food must be wrapped in any substance that will permit the food to be seen by the buyer and keep the food free from contamination.
    4. A list of all ingredients used to prepare the bake sale item must be put on the outside wrapping of the food item.
    5. Persons wrapping items should take care that their hands are extremely clean before handling food. Gloves should be worn to limit contamination and spread of germs.
    6. No food license is required to sell confectionery items on campus by registered student organizations.
  3. Charitable Games Events
    1. “Charitable games event” means the type of fundraising event authorized by the Illinois Charitable Games Act, 230 ILCS 30Games of chance is defined as gambling, poker, or any recreational game in which a player gives anything of value in the hope of gaining, the outcome of which is mainly determined by chance.
    2. No fundraising event that qualifies as a “charitable games event” may be held on university property or by a university-affiliated group unless it has been properly licensed under the Illinois Charitable Games Act, 230 ILCS 30. If a group does not qualify for a license under the Charitable Games Act or cannot obtain one for any other reason, the fundraising event is prohibited by this policy as well as state law.
    3. Under Illinois law, when a person pays to play a game of chance or skill in hopes of winning a prize, the game qualifies as illegal gambling. If a group wants to offer games of chance or skill at a fundraising event but cannot obtain or does not want to obtain a charitable games event license, the fundraising event must meet at least one of the following conditions:
      1. Participants do not pay anything or give anything of value to attend the event or to participate in a game of chance or skill.
      2. No prizes are awarded to any participant(s) in the game(s) of chance or skill. When participants pay to participate in a tournament, and no prizes are provided, all proceeds must benefit a charity and the student organization.
      3. No fundraising event that qualifies as a “charitable games event” may be held on university property or by a university-affiliated group unless it has been properly licensed under the Illinois Charitable Games Act, 230 ILCS 30. If a group does not qualify for a license under the Charitable Games Act or cannot obtain one for any
  4. Raffles for Prizes (No Cash Payout)
    1. Raffles for prizes can be used to solicit funds from students, faculty, and community members. A “raffle” is any procedure whereby one or more prizes are distributed by chance among persons who have paid (or promised to pay) for a chance to win such prizes, in which:
      1. Each chance to win is represented and differentiated by a number or some other medium,
      2. One or more of the chances will be designated the/a winning chance, and
      3. Each winning chance is to be determined through a drawing or by some other method based on an element of chance by an act or acts of persons conducting the raffle. Raffles are sometimes also referred to as lotteries, drawings, gifts, sales, and other names, but the name of the procedure does not change the application of this policy or state or local law.
    2. No fundraising event that qualifies as a “raffle” may be held on university property or by a university-affiliated group unless it is conducted in accordance with the Illinois Raffles and Poker Runs Act, 230 ILCS 15, and local ordinances (including any applicable licensing and bonding requirements) and meets the following guidelines:
      1. The prizes that may be redeemed with drawing tickets and/or play money shall not be extremely valuable (less than $500); this is to ensure that a premium is not placed on winning.
      2. The raffle prize(s) must be secured before tickets are sold and cannot be purchased by the money raised by the raffle itself.
      3. No permission will be granted to any department, club, or organization on campus to hold a drawing that is contrary to University Policy (for example: offering alcohol as a prize).
      4. Drawings with cash payouts or dollar amount gift cards are not permissible.
  5. Donations of Physical Items
    1. Donation collections of physical items such as toys or clothing must receive express permission from the Foundation before collecting these items.

lhendrickson@g… 04/12/2026

Interim President Corey Bradford

04/16/2025

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��Ƶ's fundraising policy ensures all fundraising activities comply with university guidelines, state and federal laws, and require prior.

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This policy will serve to provide consistency, compliance, and appropriate fundraising activities and success.

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Fundraising Policy (Policy 101)

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Media and Social Media Policy

lhendrickson@govst.edu — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:51:25 +0000

Media and Social Media Policy

Purpose
Mass media, and social media, relations play an essential role in conveying the public face of ��Ƶ (“��Ƶ” or “University”). The purpose of this Policy is to ensure the dissemination of only accurate and coordinated official communications intended to represent the University.
��Ƶ recognizes that social media is a vital communication method for the ��Ƶ community. This Policy addresses the institutional use of social media for all official ��Ƶ social media accounts and also addresses privacy and security for community members such as students, faculty, staff, and alumni. This Policy also addresses the role of the Office of Marketing and Communications (“MarComm”) to coordinate University best practices on social media and to enforce ��Ƶ brand standards across all social media platforms.
Interactions with mass media and the use of social media by members of the ��Ƶ community extend well beyond branding and official communications; these can be used for a variety of purposes including, but not limited to, social networking, dissemination of research findings, and commentary on public events. ��Ƶ respects the academic freedom of its community members. This Policy is not intended to place restrictions on the use of social media, nor on interactions with mass media, for activities unrelated to branding or official communications on behalf of ��Ƶ.
Definitions
1. Content: information that is posted using the capabilities of a social media platform. This includes but is not limited to: links, captions, photos, videos, music, .GIF files, and documents, such as .PDF files.
2. ��Ƶ account: any account on a social media platform (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn) that is controlled or purported to be controlled or registered by or on behalf of ��Ƶ as an institution.
3. ��Ƶ community: the students, faculty, staff, administrators, and alumni of the University.
4. ��Ƶ units: Organizational units of the University including colleges, divisions/departments, university-level offices, athletic teams, and University affiliated entities.
5. Posting: the action of making information publicly available online to any/all platforms on behalf of ��Ƶ.
6. Social media/platforms: non-��Ƶ websites and applications that enable users to create and share photos, videos, or other content or to participate in social networking. This includes, but is not limited to: Facebook; Instagram; Twitter; YouTube; LinkedIn; TikTok; Pinterest; Snapchat; blog or microblog sites; rating and review websites; wiki or similar collaborative content websites; message boards, bulletin boards, or similar forums; and any emerging social media platforms that are hereafter created and/or gain popularity.
Scope of Policy
This Policy applies to any social media account used to officially represent, or otherwise communicate on behalf of, ��Ƶ as an institution. This Policy also applies to official social media accounts of ��Ƶ units whose primary purpose is to post information to the public regarding events, activities, programs, and/or other unit-related communications. For illustrative purposes, the following are examples of social media accounts that would be covered by this Policy:
1. The official ��Ƶ (��Ƶ) Facebook account
2. A twitter account that represents the ��Ƶ library
3. A LinkedIn account representing the Human Resources Department
This Policy does not apply to personal use of social media by individual ��Ƶ community members, nor does it apply to social media used by individuals in their capacity as ��Ƶ members (e.g., the use of social media for a course, for conducting research, etc.). Members of the ��Ƶ community may mention their affiliation with ��Ƶ on their personal, professional, and/or group social media accounts, but it must be clear that content posted by the account represents the individual and does not represent nor is endorsed by GSU. If an individual or group not normally covered by this Policy wishes to use the GSU logo or other GSU brand elements on a social media platform, they must use the official logo/brand material available on the MarComm website or otherwise approved by MarComm.
This Policy does not apply to social media accounts representing union or union-related groups, such as the UPI chapter of ��Ƶ, nor does it apply to accounts used primarily for posting private content restricted to group members that cannot be viewed by the general public. For illustrative purposes, the following are examples of social media accounts that would not be covered by this Policy:
1. A LinkedIn account created by a faculty member to recruit participants for a research study
2. A “mock” social media account created by a student solely for use within an academic course
3. An official Facebook account of a ��Ƶ union chapter
4. A private Facebook account or group created for the purpose of interactions among members of that particular group (e.g., a special interest group for staff; a faculty support group; a student club, etc.) in which the majority of content is posted privately (i.e., accessible only to group members)
Members of the ��Ƶ community using or interacting with any social media accounts or pages connected to ��Ƶ are expected to comply with ��Ƶ community standards. Allegations of violations of community standards shall be covered by the appropriate University policy (for example, Policy 52 for allegations of discrimination or harassment; Policy 78 for Title IX/sexual harassment concerns; Policy 4 for student misconduct; etc.).
Policy to Ensure Dissemination of Accurate and Coordinated Official Communications
The ��Ƶ Office of Marketing & Communications (“MarComm”) staff and the University President are the "official spokespeople" for ��Ƶ. All official communications intended to represent the University must be disseminated by MarComm. In order to ensure that accurate, factual information is presented, MarComm coordinates all official press releases and news stories initiated by ��Ƶ.
Both units of ��Ƶ and individual members of the ��Ƶ community retain the right to communicate to the media or public without interference as to the content of such speech, but may not claim to officially speak on behalf of the University.
Information for official communications is collected by MarComm from a variety of sources within ��Ƶ, including members of the GSU community. The GSU community is encouraged to offer MarComm staff story ideas, news, upcoming programs, events, research, projects, course information, etc. Whenever possible, dated materials should be submitted at least one month in advance to MarComm. Faculty may be called upon by MarComm both for information about their own projects or as experts in their fields for media interviews and publications.
Policy to Ensure Appropriate Use of Social Media by All Parties Affiliated with ��Ƶ
1. Reasonable Access to ��Ƶ Social Media Accounts
  All ��Ƶ accounts, regardless of the social media platform utilized, must be approved by MarComm. All existing social media accounts controlled or purported to be controlled or registered by or on behalf of ��Ƶ as an institution must grant administrative access to MarComm for privacy and security reasons. Anyone wishing to establish a new ��Ƶ account can fill out an electronic request form and approval is contingent on the social media coordinator. This is only for ��Ƶ accounts created for the express purpose of officially representing ��Ƶ as a university.
  ��Ƶ accounts operating without receiving approval or accounts rejecting this Policy are considered rogue. MarComm has the right to seek termination of these accounts to reduce security risks. In the event of a dispute regarding the categorization of a social media account as a ��Ƶ account, the Office of the General Counsel of ��Ƶ or designee shall make a final determination in accordance with the definitions and guidelines set forth in this Policy.
  All managers of ��Ƶ accounts must attend frequent trainings by MarComm to stay up to date on best practices for social media management.
  Official ��Ƶ accounts are located in the social media directory maintained by MarComm. All GSU accounts must be managed officially and must include, when relevant: professional/branded profile pictures, cover photos, and hashtags. Content that is posted must be accessible and utilize the ��Ƶ brand voice. MarComm has the right to enforce these standards on all content posted on ��Ƶ accounts.
  Official ��Ƶ account pages are to represent the best of ��Ƶ. If official GSU account pages fail to meet brand standards (for example: being inactive for an extended period of time, having extremely low traffic, or posting inaccessible/off brand content), then MarComm has exclusive rights to correct this content or shut down inactive ��Ƶ accounts.
  University social media managers have the right to remove public comments on ��Ƶ account pages only if the content violates platform guidelines, is hateful, spam, or is otherwise inappropriate in nature. Users have the right to respectfully participate in discourse about the University on a public website.
2. Management of Social Media Accounts of ��Ƶ Units
  Social media accounts created and/or used for the purpose of representing a unit of ��Ƶ do not represent the University as a whole, but do reflect on the University. It is important for such accounts to follow best practices that reflect professionalism, respect, and good judgment. Account managers are ultimately responsible for the content posted to a unit account and ensuring adherence to this Policy.
  In order to ensure security and compliance across ��Ƶ unit accounts and to support coordination between unit accounts and MarComm, all ��Ƶ unit accounts must be formally registered with MarComm by sharing, at a minimum, the name and platform of the account, the webpage or link to the account (where applicable), and the names and contact information of the account managers. Unit accounts are not required to obtain advanced approval of individual posts or content by MarComm.
  Account managers of ��Ƶ unit social media accounts are expected to participate in periodic training on social media management provided by MarComm and to maintain compliance with ��Ƶ standards and policies. In the event that an account manager is notified by MarComm or another ��Ƶ office or entity that content on the social media account is out of compliance, the account manager must bring the content into compliance within 24 hours of receiving the notice, or to otherwise send notification within 24 hours to MarComm or other appropriate entity detailing the plan and timeline to bring the account into compliance. MarComm may require account managers of unit accounts that have been found to be out of compliance to participate in appropriate social media management and compliance training. Creators of unit accounts must grant administrative access to the accounts to a direct supervisor or other appropriate university employee (e.g., college dean, division/department chair) and/or with MarComm. In the event that an account manager leaves the university or wishes to no longer manage the account, it is the unit’s responsibility to remove that individual’s access to the account and designate a second employee and/or MarComm as an account manager, thus ensuring that at least two employees have independent administrative access to the account at all times.
3. Protection of the ��Ƶ Community While Providing Outlets for Proper Use of the ��Ƶ Brand
  To protect our ��Ƶ community, which includes but is not limited to, current students, faculty, staff, and alumni, MarComm has guidelines for posting sensitive information on University topics or unapproved projects. This includes allowing for the President of the University or MarComm to announce major projects to the media/community first. Those who publicly post on a ��Ƶ account as a ��Ƶ community member must use discretion and respectfully represent the University.
4. Acknowledgement
  The University acknowledges and credits documents from the following in the revision of this Policy: Cornell University, Northern Illinois University, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
5. RESPONSIBLE PARTIES Responsibility for ensuring compliance with this Policy is generally designated to:
  1. the Office of Marketing and Communications (“MarComm”) for ��Ƶ social media accounts and official communications with mass media on behalf of ��Ƶ,
  2. the Office of the Provost for ��Ƶ academic unit accounts, and
  3. the Vice President of Administration and Finance for all other unit accounts.

lhendrickson@g… 04/02/2026

President Cheryl Green

04/02/1996

10/04/2022

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��Ƶ's media and social media policy ensures accurate, coordinated official communications while respecting academic freedom and.

Media and Social Media Policy (Policy 49)

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Web-Based Publications - Interim Policy

lhendrickson@govst.edu — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 02:21:38 +0000

Web-Based Publications - Interim Policy

Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to assure that ��Ƶ’s (��Ƶ) web-based publications reflects the university’s mission and strategic plan by providing individuals and groups, including those with disabilities, access to diverse learning environments, new technologies, research, and outreach activities.
The Web-based publications may:
1. articulate and transmit ��Ƶ’s identity, values, and contributions within the university community and to its publics;
2. enhance and support recruitment of new students, faculty and staff;
3. serve as a source of information and means of communication for the broader university community;
4. serve as a community-building tool; and
5. support academic initiatives and administrative operations.
Definitions
1. Official University Web-based publications are to be consistent with the university policies, procedures and practices.
2. Course Web-based publications are materials posted to support individual courses and must be consistent with university policies, procedures, practices, and styles. In keeping with academic freedom, views and attitudes expressed are not a reflection of the university’s views and attitudes.
3. Non-university supported Web-based publications may reside on the university servers but are not governed by the university policies and procedures. They must, however, comply with all federal, state, and local laws. If there is a link from an official university publication to a non-university supported publication, there must be a transition page with notification of leaving the ��Ƶ site.
Authority and Provenance of Information on University Servers
1. All web-based publications are to be produced, published, and maintained under the authority of the individual or unit responsible for the information (e.g., the Registrar is responsible for the Schedule of Classes, the University Curriculum Coordinator is responsible for program transfer articulations from community colleges, etc.). Other university web-based content developers must refer and/or link to these authoritative sources of information rather than create their own duplicate versions of the content. Where it may be deemed more efficient or effective to summarize another unit’s published content, a link to the location of the original publication is to be provided as a reference for the site user.
2. Each unit is responsible for ensuring that the information in its official Web-based content, including links to outside resources, is correct, current, and appropriate to the goals and purposes of the unit and of ��Ƶ. Units are expected to maintain files and update, remove, or correct materials as necessary. Content that is judged by the Web Oversight Committee as having not been properly displayed or maintained within the spirit of this policy may be removed from the university servers following consultation, when possible, with the unit.
3. Content contributors use software products identified as acceptable by the Web Oversight Committee.
4. All web content will be accessible by individuals with disabilities. The Web-based publications will satisfy minimal accessibility standards as defined by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), www.w3.org and by Illinois Web Accessibility Standards (IWAS), www.illinois.gov/iwas/resources in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act or any organization in that role.
5. Information Technology Services maintains well-documented systems for authorizing and tracking responsibility for and maintaining security of Web-based publications.
Organizational Structure
The operational roles related to the ��Ƶ web-based publications are defined and distributed as follows:
1. Administrative and Strategic Roles
  1. The President, through the Web Oversight Committee, makes institution-wide policy decisions concerning the GSU web-based publications.
  2. In alignment with institutional decisions, unit heads (i.e., vice presidents, deans, and directors) or designees make decisions regarding unit Web-based publications and the job responsibilities of the content contributors in their units.
2. Planning and Implementation Roles
  1. The Office of Public Affairs provides leadership related to the university brand, including message and style, display of content, and graphical design. (Reference Policy 49 for additional information)
  2. Information Technology Services provides leadership on matters of technology, including the training and support of content contributors and the implementation of hardware and software solutions to support the web based publications.
3. Content Development and Maintenance Roles
  1. Units that wish to publish content within the university’s web-based publications shall identify staff to serve as content contributors.
  2. Each college/division/department or unit is responsible for maintaining accessibility for their web content.
  3. Each college/division/department or unit is responsible for notification to the user when there is a transition to content that is not an official university web-based publication.
Quality of Web-Based Publications
The university has a clear interest in presenting a high quality web-based publication to the public. Quality includes writing in a rhetorical style similar to and harmonized with those found in other official university publications such as catalogs, viewbooks, press releases, etc. Web-based content, including graphics and images, is presented in accordance with “��Ƶ Website Standards” (http://gsunet/uploadedFiles/ITS/Ektron_(Web_development)/GSU_Standards… ) and other standards employed by the Office of Public Affairs.
Compliance Standards
1. The university web-based publications comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including copyright law.
2. The university web based publications comply with all university policies.
3. The university’s web-based publications are consistent with the ��Ƶ Strategic Plan and support the university’s mission.
4. The principles of intellectual and academic freedom apply to personal web content hosted on the university’s servers.

lhendrickson@g… 03/29/2026

President Stuart Fagan

04/26/2006

11/30/2006

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��Ƶ's web-based publications policy ensures accessible, mission-aligned online content for students, faculty, and staff.

Media and Social Media Policy

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Web-Based Publications (Policy 65)

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Materials on ��Ƶ Monitors and Cable Access Channel

lhendrickson@govst.edu — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 02:14:56 +0000

Materials on ��Ƶ Monitors and Cable Access Channel

Purpose
This policy addresses the institutional requirements for the development and posting of informational items on the ��Ƶ (��Ƶ) Television Monitors and Cable Access Channel.
Information Posting
1. Faculty, staff, and student organizations who wish to have information and announcements posted on the ��Ƶ monitors and the cable access channel must submit the information to the Office of Public Affairs (PA). This submission process does not apply to ��Ƶ coursework.
2. Public Affairs will review the information for accuracy and compliance with University standards (reference Policy 49 for additional information).
3. Once approved, PA will coordinate the posting of the information.
4. The content for the postings must comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
5. The content for the postings must comply with University policies.

lhendrickson@g… 03/29/2026

President Stuart Fagan

04/26/2006

SEO Summary

��Ƶ monitors and cable access channel policy guides institutional requirements for posting informational items and announcements.

Media and Social Media Policy

Materials on ��Ƶ Monitors and Cable Access Channel (Policy 66)

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Materials on ������Ƶ Monitors and Cable Access Channel

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