Communications Ambassador Program

Join the Office of University Communications and become a communications ambassador today. Throughout the Fall semester, University Communications will be hosting a series of collaborative sessions for the campus community including web, social media, photography, media, communication planning, and more. Whether your role calls you to specifically coordinate communications for your office or you would like to learn more, all Xavier employees are welcome to attend. Space is limited so register for the sessions you are interested in today.

Classes (Fall 2011)

UCOMM 101

To the people on the other end of the phone, you are Xavier University. To the person on the other end of that email, you are Xavier University. What you say and do is a direct reflection on the institution as a whole. That's a lot of pressure. So what are the words, images and communication tools you need to best portray yourself and Xavier? We'll give you a toolbox filled with the basics of University communications.

Location : Surkamp Family Conference Room, Alumni Center

  • Thursday, Oct 13 : 2:00-3:15 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Nov 2 : 1:30-2:45 p.m.

Brainstorm With Us

Admit it. At some point, you've looked at some University material and asked the question, “Why do they do that?” Or, “What don't they do this?” Now's your chance to find out. Join us for an engaging and informative brainstorming experience. Got a question? Ask us. Got an idea? We want to hear it. Leave knowing that you could have just come up with the next great idea.

Location : Surkamp Family Conference Room, Alumni Center

  • Monday, Nov 21 : 10:30-11:45 a.m.
  • Thursday, Dec 8 : 2:00-3:15 p.m.

Recruit and Fundraise

You may not realize it, but you actually have three jobs: The job you were hired to do as well as a fundraiser and student recruiter. Join the staffs from Undergraduate Admission and the Annual Fund to gain a sense of their complex communication strategies, and how you and your communication can help the University keep the students and funds flowing.

Location : Admission Presentation Room, 2nd Floor, Schott Hall

  • Tuesday, Nov 15 : 3:00-4:15 p.m.

Managing Your Website

A great Xavier website starts by thinking about the user rather than our internal operations. We'll help you understand your audience, the content they're looking for and how to best deliver it. Oh, and we'll show you how to actually do all of this too. Learn where to find the content and photos you need to build your site.

  • Wednesday, Oct 5 : 2:30-3:45 p.m. (Location : Alter B11)
  • Thursday, Nov 3 : 9:30-10:45 a.m. (Location : Library Room 134, 1st Floor, McDonald Library)

Social Media at Xavier

Facebook. Twitter. YouTube. Passing fads? Or critical communications channels? We'll help YOU break through the confusion and tell you what you need to know to use social media effectively for Xavier. Learn how social media, as well as multimedia like photos and videos, can both complement and enhance your Xavier web presence.

Location : Library Room 130, 1st Floor, McDonald Library

  • Tuesday, Oct 11 : 3:00-4:15 p.m.
  • Monday, Dec 5 : 10:30-11:45 a.m.

Gain Exposure

Learn how University Communications can help you gain exposure both on and off campus through paid advertising in media outlets like the Enquirer and/or through on-campus internal communications outlets such as Today@Xavier. University Communications team members will explain the difference between paid advertising, public relations, and marketing as well as provide helpful tips on style guidelines and planning an advertising campaign.

Location : Admission Presentation Room, 2nd Floor, Schott Hall

Media Training

Ever wonder “How did that Xavier story get on the six o’clock news?” University Communications team members will let you in on the skinny about the media: how the media works, what reporters are looking for and what to do if a camera crew shows up in your office. You’ll also learn about what it takes to create a news release and how to determine if your story is ‘newsworthy.’

Location : Gallagher Room 330, 3rd Floor, Gallagher Student Center

  • Tuesday, Oct 25 : 2:30-3:45 p.m.

Photography on the Run

Interested in being a better photographer for your campus events? Join Director for Photography Greg Rust as he shares tips and tricks of the trade. Feel free to bring along your own camera and discuss options of how to get the perfect shot.

Location : Surkamp Family Conference Center, Alumni Center

  • Tuesday, Oct 18 : 1:00-2:15 p.m.