Policies

Necessary Official Institutional Information Guideline

Hendrix College, Communications and Marketing
Policy # 05135
Effective: Friday, October 25, 2024
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1. Statement

If there are questions about what is necessary official institutional information please direct them to your vice president.

Examples of necessary official institutional information include but are not limited to:

  • Academic information (e.g., announcements, add/drop deadlines, events, reminders, support)
  • Business Office information (e.g., billing and purchasing deadlines, etc.)
  • Campus operations (e.g., Business Office, Facilities, Public Safety, etc.)
  • Campus safety or emergency notification (e.g., alerts, incident follow-ups, etc.)
  • College-wide information and news (e.g., President’s messages, weather plans, etc.)
  • Community support (e.g., Chaplain’s Office or Counseling Services resources, etc.)
  • Enrollment information (e.g., Admission and Financial Aid information, etc.)
  • Human Resources information (e.g., benefits, health services, insurance, employee news)
  • Notes and Notices from Shared Governance Committees (e.g. student senate reports, faculty meeting notes, committee reports, etc.)
  • Student information (e.g., Student Affairs, Residential Life)

Examples that do not meet the standard of necessary official institutional information include but are not limited to:

  • Advertising or sales of goods or services
  • Personal reflections on campus or community events
  • Organizing personal gatherings
  • Political statements

Revisions

Date Change
8/30/2024