College Communications
Amplifying the Success of our People and Programs
Faculty and staff in Elon College, the College of Arts and Sciences, are dedicated teachers, mentors and scholars who lead students to great achievements. They remain those students’ mentors and champions after graduation, sharing lifelong connections. They are accomplished scholars, creators and doers who influence their fields, impact the world and inform Elon students’ passionate pursuit of their dreams.
Within the College, Michael Abernethy is the assistant director of marketing communications and a member of the Office of University Communications Academic Communications team. He is available to assist faculty and staff in the College in telling their stories.
I have news to share. Where do I start?
- Submit an ECAS Marketing Materials Request form.
This form encompasses event promotion and coverage, student and alumni successes, undergraduate research coverage, and the scholarly and creative accomplishments of faculty and staff within the College. The form initiates the project process within the College.
- Additionally, all Elon faculty and staff can submit news announcements on Today at Elon, the university’s news site.
How do I update a webpage?
Beginning this fall, faculty and staff in the College with access to Elon’s content management system (WordPress) must consult with the assistant director of marketing communications for Elon College, the College of Arts and Sciences, prior to making significant edits to department or program web pages.
Significant edits include:
- The addition of new pages or removal of existing pages from established department or program sites
- The addition or removal of information related to curricular programs
- Changes to official department names or program titles
- Alteration of maroon headlines on an existing web page
- Changes in key personnel, including department chairs and program coordinators
Chairs, program coordinators, or program assistants should email proposed changes to Michael Abernethy at mabernethy2@elon.edu.
For other matters, The Office of University University Communications manages Elon’s public-facing websites. Visit the Website Support page for more information.
There are several forms to initiate frequently requested help:
- Report a broken link.
- Request access to manage your program’s pages.
- Update the faculty directory listing on your program’s page.
- Request a new form.
How can I update my Elon University directory profile?
Requests to update information in the faculty and staff directory (such as name, title, department and contact information) should be sent to hr@elon.edu.
To edit or update any additional details on your own directory profile, you may log in here.
How do I start or manage a social media profile for my program?
Before you begin, please review the social media best practices and social media training modules by University Communications.
I have questions about The Elon Brand. Where can I get answers?
Elon’s Brand Guide is accessible to faculty and staff as a starting point and guide to crafting compelling, consistent messaging for a variety of audiences.
- If you would like materials reviewed by the University Communications brand team, use this web page to submit those requests.
- University Communications can answer your questions around messaging and adherence to brand standards. Submit them to brand@elon.edu.
Please note that all external advertising, including ads in conference or organizational publications, must be reviewed by University Communications.
I’m taking photos or video. When do I need to obtain an image release?
The university requires that we obtain image releases in certain circumstances. A full guide to that policy is here.
Have more questions?
Please reach out to Michael Abernethy at the information below.