Public Statements and News Releases Policy

Category
  • Communications
  • Policy
Responsible Unit University Communications
Responsible Cabinet Member Vice President for University Relations
Adoption Date Unavailable 
Last Revision Date 2020-08-03
Last Review Date 2020-08-03

Policy Statement

Public statements or news releases regarding SUNY Brockport should be issued through the Office of University Communications.

Definitions

There are no definitions for this policy at this time.

Policy Procedures

Any public statement about or emanating from the University carries with it the possibility of benefit or damage to colleagues and to the institution. Therefore, all public statements or news releases having to do with the University should be issued through the Office of University Communications. However, in the event that circumstances prevent such a procedure, the Office of University Communications should be informed as soon as possible of the nature of the statement.

An individual faculty member or other employee of the University may publicly address any faculty or student matter, but the individual likewise has an obligation to make clear that the statement is personal and unofficial. The employee must also be willing to be mentioned by name in this connection.

Links to Related Procedures and Information

There are no links for this policy at this time.

Contact Information

Vice President for University Relations

History (in descending order)

Item Date Explanation
Next Review Date 2025-08-03 Five-year review
Revision Date 2020-08-03 Updated dept names and added contact information and Cabinet approval
Adoption Date Unavailable Policy Adopted
Draft Review Date Not applicable Draft Policy under 30-day Campus Review

Approval

This policy was approved by President’s Cabinet on 2020-08-03