In determining the suitability of items for the Campus Communicator, the Communications and Marketing Office is mindful of the following:
- This publication provides an information forum for campus communications. Posts that are intended to primarily advocate a cause or express an opinion should be shared in other forums (e.g., The Record, social media).
- Announcements must be real (not a joke) and provide information or invite action.
- Announcements need to be of interest to the campus community.
- Announcements must be timely and of appropriate length (980 characters).
- Announcements must be signed by a GC individual (student or employee), official club, department or office which takes responsibility for the content.
- Announcements cannot contain profanity.
- The subject matter and tone of announcements must conform to the college’s Commitment to Community Standards. Statements should avoid accusations or personal attacks, and demonstrate respect.
- The announcement must not violate GC standards for improper political content or activity. As an official communication channel of Goshen College, the Communicator cannot be used to advocate for a political candidate or party due to federal guidelines.
- Announcements must not violate prohibitions against improper commercial solicitation: advertising by for-profit entities; advertising by persons who are not employees, students or alumni; or advertising that is in direct competition with services the college provides (eg. property rentals, books).
- Announcements should have proper spelling and punctuation (and will be corrected if necessary).
When we don’t publish or we remove an item, we inform the writer. We leave it to the appropriate vice president or supervisor to determine if further action is warranted. We reserve the right to edit announcements.
Feel free to email Communications & Marketing with any questions.