College Relations at Colorado College
The Office of College Relations, the communications arm of the college, is often the first point of contact for inquiries from the public. While it is organizationally placed within the advancement division, its responsibilities include the communication efforts for the institution as a whole.College Relations serves, supports and promotes the mission of Colorado College through the development and dissemination of information about CC people, programs, issues and achievements to the community, media, alumni, the campus and friends of the College. This is accomplished through the talents and expertise of a professional staff, each of whom adheres to the highest standards of ethics and performance within their professional disciplines. (College Relations Mission Statement)
The areas of direct responsibility that make up the office are
Public and Community Relations
News Media Relations
Publications
Art Direction and Production
Sports Information
KRCC
Sample services include:
- Speakers Bureau
- Communications counsel/issues management/crisis communications
- Identifying media opportunities and making contact with appropriate media outlets
- Publicizing events
- Communications training
- Editing, writing assistance, speech writing
- Community involvement
- Graphic design and production of print collateral for a variety of campus endeavors
- Sports statistics, programs, media relations
- Editorial responsibility for Colorado College Bulletin (the alumni magazine) and Access (campus newsletter)
College Relations Staff
| Todd A. Wilson Director of College Relations |
Lisa Dearborn Graphic Designer |
| Lisa Ellis Associate Director & Bulletin Editor |
Patti Barton Staff Assistant |
| Jennifer Kulier Publications Director |
Mario Valdes KRCC Station Manager |
| Rick Specht Art Director |
David Reed Sports Information Associate |
| Dave Moross Sports Information Director |