The Office of Public Relations is responsible for the coordination of media coverage for all Paine College events and activities such as press conferences, ribbon cuttings, award ceremonies, conferences and seminars. We also work with campus divisions in the execution and completion of its assignments, brochures, pamphlets and other written materials for external distribution.

To ensure quality service to the campus community we ask that you comply with the following guidelines:

Press release:

Notify the Office of Public Relations of the event at least two (2) weeks in advance. Items must be sent via email or campus mail. Please remember to include information on who, what, when and where as well as any supporting material. Once the information has been submitted the appropriate media will then be contacted for further coverage.

Print material:
  1. All brochures, pamphlets and other written materials for internal or external distribution shall by reviewed by the Office of Public Relations. This will help to insure that all publications represent the college well. Please submit materials with a Request for Service form.
  2. Documents will also be reviewed for branding and image consistency. Please allow at least 72 hours for review of materials before printing.
  3. All content and or material should be submitted via email.
Photography:

  1. All photography requests should be made at least a month in advance so that the Office of Public Relations can plan accordingly and ensure your event is covered. Please submit a Request for Service form. It is helpful to plan ahead. Therefore, if there is an event that occurs each year or each semester (i.e. Convocation, Conference on the Black Experience, Homecoming Events), please request services at the beginning of the academic year.
  2. Request for photographs should be accompanied by a Request for Service form. Please allow a week for delivery.
News and Events:

Email events and new articles to: prnews@mail.paine.edu or call the Office of Public Relations at: (706) 396-7591.