University Relations & Public Affairs
New Communication Procedures
Now that myUDC is in use university-wide, the Firebird and all UDC communication channels are undergoing a slight transformation. See our handy-dandy chart below for what will run where.
Please send all submissions to udc-communications@udc.edu and we will determine which channel is best. Watch this space for more information and please keep those comments/suggestions coming.
Thanks in advance for your understanding.
Communication Channels
| Channel |
Purpose |
Frequency |
Firebird on the Fly
Repurposed as of Nov. 1, 2011 as UDCommuniqué |
Showcases scholarly and faculty news from the campus and opinion and commentary from thought leaders in public higher education. |
Bi-monthly. |
Social Networks
Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, YouTube |
Internal and external communications, videos and photos. |
As needed (during business hours - unless true emergency, like school closings). |
Email
From central communications - UDC_Communications@udc.edu |
High-level communications, board meetings/agendas, emergency notifications.
System Outages
Procurement Deadlines ( i.e. closing and opening of the budget)
New System Implementations (i.e. Banner, Blackboard Analytics, myUDC) |
As needed (during business hours - unless true emergency, like school closings). |
myUDC
my.udc.edu |
Internal communications, events, announcements, "hero box" stories like those in the Firebird. |
As needed (during business hours - unless true emergency, like school closings). |
UDC Websites
www.udc.edu, www.cc.udc.edu |
Communications and information focusing on student recruitment and retention. Geared for external audiences. |
As needed (during business hours - unless true emergency, like school closings).
Turnaround times are 3 days for basic web updates, but longer on bigger projects. |
| Monitors |
Short internal communications, events, announcements |
As needed (during business hours). |
Blackboard
https://udc.blackboard.com |
This is not an application supported by URPA, however If you need assistance with Blackboard, please visit their Online Help Desk or call toll free 877.736.2585. If you are on campus you can visit the Blackboard office in the Learning Resources Division, Bldg 41, 1st Floor, Room 106. |
Publications
| Publication |
Purpose |
Frequency |
| The Flame Magazine |
External print communication for alumni primarily but also sent to other key constituents. |
Bi-Annual. |
| Flame on the Fly |
E-newsletter primarily for alumni but is also sent to other key constituents. |
Monthly. |
| Annual Report |
Print communication primarily for donors but sent to other key constituents. |
Annual. |
| Course Guide |
Online course listing. |
Fall, Spring, Summer. |
| Road Piece |
Admissions Recruitment Brochure. |
Annual. |
| Program brochures |
Recruitment to select degree programs. |
As needed. |
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