Faculty
Helpful tips for communicating with W&M faculty
Faculty members are one of the most important audiences at William & Mary. Find ways to reach them with your announcements, news and other messaging. Did we miss any options? Let us know.
Email Communication
| Channel | Recommended Uses & Tips | Start Here | Audiences |
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| W&M Digest |
A daily email digest sent to all faculty and staff members every weekday morning. Topics include office and department announcements, general campus updates, university events, new instructional resources and more. Tips:
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Faculty |
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| Faculty Listserv | Sent to every current William & Mary faculty member, including professional faculty.
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Faculty |
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Provost's |
Almost every Monday during the school year, the provost emails all faculty members with a quick Top 5 digest of useful news. Some tips:
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| Newsletters | William & Mary's professional and shared governance organizations, as well as departments and programs, regularly issue newsletters and updates. Contact their administrators; they often welcome fresh, relevant content. Listed are some common ones to consider. | Faculty Staff |
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Other Communications Channels
| Channel | Recommended Uses | Start Here | Audiences |
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| myW&M |
myW&M keeps the community current with the latest campus happenings and links to Banner, Blackboard, Email, G Suite and more.
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myW&M | Students Faculty Staff |
| Printed Signage & Flyers |
Surveys have found that printed media placed on campus is surprisingly effective. Tips:
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Students |
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| W&M Events Calendar |
The main university events calendar, available to the public and the William & Mary community alike.
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Students |
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| Flagship Social Media |
Social media is external by nature, but might help you reach your target audience. University Marketing manages William & Mary's official LinkedIn account. University Communications Content & Strategy manages William & Mary's official Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts. They also offer a wealth of information on their site, including:
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Social Media @ W&M |
External Communication Students |
| Other Social Media |
You name it, there's an account for it -- often multiple. As you look for appropriate partners, see if they have a social media presence that might help magnify your message.
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W&M Social Media Directory |
External Communication Students |
| W&M News | W&M News tells the stories of the university community to both internal and external audiences in an effort to highlight the people, programs, traditions and values that make W&M unique. W&M News welcomes story ideas from members of the university community. |
External Communication Students |
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Photography & Videography
| Media Type | Information & Tips | Start Here | Audiences |
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| Existing Photos of William & Mary | Web & Design offers access to gorgeous photos already taken at William & Mary and available for general use.
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W&M Photography |
Students |
| New W&M Photography | You can book the university photographer, depending on availability. W&M Photography prioritizes major university events, W&M News and media releases and the W&M website.
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Students |
| Professional Head Shots |
The W&M Office of Career Development & Professional Engagement offers the professional headshot booth in the Cohen Career Center for free to all students, alumni, faculty and staff. The self-service booth features a touch screen, high-quality lighting and camera equipment.
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Students |
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| W&M Videography |
Part of University Marketing, W&M Videography Services offers video support to offices, departments and schools across campus. The team focuses on producing creative, storytelling videos that inspire audiences to engage with the university.
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W&M Videography Services |
Students |
