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| Procedure Title |
Media Coverage – Solicitation |
| Procedure Number |
02-0201 |
| Originating Department |
Communications & External Affairs |
| Board Policy |
n/a |
| Florida Statute |
n/a |
| Florida Administrative Code |
n/a |
| Effective Date |
7/1/2009 |
| Date(s) Reviewed/Revised |
7/28/2009; 1/20/2010; 1/4/2011; 3/3/2011; 12/16/2021; 1/10/2025; 4/2/2026 |
Purpose Statement
To give faculty and staff an outlet through which they can solicit media coverage for College-related events.
Guidelines
Any employee who wishes to solicit media coverage involving the use of the Florida SouthWestern State College name or facility must adhere to the following prior to contacting any media outlets.
Procedures
Any department or employee desiring coverage from local, regional, or national news must first contact Communications & External Affairs. The Managing Director, Communications & External Affairs serves as the official spokesperson for the College. A minimum of four weeks' notice of an event is recommended to ensure proper coverage can be generated.
All press releases should be reviewed by Communications & External Affairs prior to contacting the media. Press releases and other marketing requests can be sent to marketing@fsw.edu for review and submission. FSW success story ideas for media coverage consideration should be sent to success@fsw.edu. To request media coverage assistance, please contact the following:
Christine Bellport
239-432-6776 or Extension 16776
Christine.Bellport@fsw.edu
Managing Director, Communications & External Affairs
Jennifer Fidler
239-489-9101 or Extension 11101
Jennifer.Fidler@fsw.edu