University of Florida Communications Network
Feature
Think Before You Ink
As part of the University's cost-reduction initiative,
professional communicators across campus are looking at ways
to achieve this goal while implementing sustainable practices
and fostering greater awareness campus wide.
What's Happening
Going Green
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Companies are providing ever more cost-effective green products. More >>
Projects
Review the current projects undertaken by the UFCN.
Action items
Current action items for each committee as it pertains to the project list.
About the UFCN
The University of Florida Communications Network (UFCN) is made up of UF communicators including information officers, news writers, public relations professionals, publications and marketing professionals and others from across campus. By working together, the UFCN provides news and information about UF and enhances communications both within UF and with the university's critical publics. The network is charged with providing more efficient and effective communications, greater use of existing resources and enhanced public relations to strengthen the university.
Structure and Mission
Established in 1990, the UFCN has played an integral role in shaping UF communications. The organization is coordinated by UF's Office of University Relations and an advisory board chaired by the vice president for University Relations or by her/his designee. Members of the advisory board are appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the chair.
The mission of the UFCN is to enhance and maximize the overall communications efforts of the University of Florida, and to assist in the development and implementation of coordinated and consistent universitywide messages.
Goals
- To consistently communicate unified universitywide messages and initiatives to UF communicators
- To serve as a clearinghouse of time-critical messages on UF issues, incidents and plans
- To coordinate and promote professional training and development opportunities for its members
- To monitor and capitalize on shared resources and ideas among members to best serve UF's overall communications mission
- To maintain the highest professional standards and ethics, and promote a spirit of unity and pride among members