| Category Name: | Administration and Operations |
| Responsible Unit: | College Communications |
| Responsible VP: | Vice President for University Relations |
| Adoption Date: | Unavailable |
| Last Revision Date: | 2020-08-03 |
| Last Review Date: | 2020-08-03 |
| Shared governance: none | |
Policy Statement
Public statements or news releases regarding SUNY Brockport should be issued through the Office of College Communications.
Purpose/Scope
Applicability
Definitions
There are no definitions for this policy at this time.
Policy Procedures
Any public statement about or emanating from the College 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 College should be issued through the Office of College Communications. However, in the event that circumstances prevent such a procedure, the Office of College Communications should be informed as soon as possible of the nature of the statement.
An individual faculty member or other employee of the College 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 | August 3, 2023 | Three-year review |
| Revision Date | August 3, 2020 | 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 is approved by:
President's Cabinet
August 3, 2020