Ways to Communicate

Ways to Communicate

The following communication tools are available to faculty, departments and divisions within the college

	Franklin College News Audience: Prospective students, alumni, faculty/staff, media, development partners Content: Faculty awards, research findings, research funding, events, faculty in the news, video featuring Franklin students and faculty, issues in higher education, the impact of the liberal arts on society, outreach into the community, visiting artists and scholars Contact: Alan Flurry (aflurry@uga.edu)
	Franklin College Twitter Feed Audience: Current and prospective students/ specialty audiences (e.g. those interested in research findings, the arts, etc.) Content: Taking advantage of the searchable nature of Twitter, all news releases, content for internal publications and mentions of the Franklin College in external media will be posted on Twitter. In addition, the Twitter feed will include informational items for current students, including information about scholarships, changes to curriculum, Blue Card events and closings. Contact: Katie Cowart  (klcowart@uga.edu)
	Franklin College Instagram Audience: Current and prospective students/ specialty audiences (e.g. those interested in research findings, the arts, etc.) Content: The Franklin College Instagram feed features content from our blog including student and faculty profiles, current research and award news, other images and news of interest to current and prospective students, faculty, staff and young alumni. Our Instagram stories present a curated stream of features and information, with a more informal tone, promoting campus events such as concerts, dance and theatre performances and speakers; details and deadlines for scholarships, contests and workshops. Our stories also regularly promote content from our Franklin College Student Ambassadors, as well as profiles on students, alumni and faculty. Contact: Katie Cowart  (klcowart@uga.edu)
	Franklin College Facebook Page Audience: Current and prospective students, young alumni Content: Information that is likely to be of interest to current/prospective students (e.g. student profiles, campus scenes and videos) and young alumni (e.g. tailgates, alumni events). The Franklin College Facebook page will offer occasional reminders about scholarships, internship opportunities and study abroad. More detailed information on for students are included on the Franklin College Office of Academic Advising Facebook page. Contact: Katie Cowart  (klcowart@uga.edu)
	Franklin College LinkedIn Page Audience: Primarily alumni and friends of the college Content: LinkedIn is a forum that allows alumni to network, but content will also include announcements about alumni events Contact: Katie Cowart  (klcowart@uga.edu)
	Digital Signage in Campus Buildings Audience: Students, faculty/staff Content: Public events sponsored by units in Franklin College (including Blue Card events) and news from the Franklin Chronicles Blog Contact: Alan Flurry (aflurry@uga.edu) for college-wide content; IT Helpdesk (helpdesk@franklin.uga.edu) for department-specific content
	UGA News Service (Columns, UGA.edu) Audience: Faculty and staff (Columns), faculty/staff and students (UGA.edu) Content: Faculty profiles, news on new programs and centers, faculty awards (Columns ‘Kudos’). All news releases are posted on UGA.edu, and many news releases are published in Columns. Contact: E-mail fcnews@uga.edu and the appropriate communications staff member will respond to you
	Departmental Newsletters Audience: Faculty, staff, alumni, current donors Content: Unit-generated, although Franklin College staff will assist with design, layout and distribution Contact: Hollis Yates (hpy@uga.edu)
	Franklin College YouTube Channel Audience: Prospective students, alumni, faculty/staff, media, development partners Content: Short (ten minutes or less) videos that highlight teaching, research and service in the Franklin College. Contact: Alan Flurry (aflurry@uga.edu)