The Communications Office, within the UGA College of Public Health Dean’s Office, creates and coordinates the College’s internal and external messages. These efforts include news releases, social media campaigns, publications like the College of Public Health Magazine and other printed materials, as well as video and digital communications. We also manage the College’s primary website, as well as media relations and marketing. The Office also serves as the designated logo liaison for questions about UGA and College of Public Health logo and trademark usage.
Contacts
Lauren Baggett
Director of Communications
222 Rhodes Hall, Health Sciences Campus
University of Georgia
706.542.7636(phone)
706.542.6730 (fax)
[email protected]
Rebecca Ayer
Digital Communications Coordinator
223 Rhodes Hall, Health Sciences Campus
University of Georgia
706.542-2662 (phone)
[email protected]
Send general communications inquiries to [email protected].
FAQs
Research & Expertise Promotion
How Can The CPH Communication Office Promote My Research?
The Communications team has a number of tools to promote faculty and student research. These include:
- Writing and pitching research news releases
- Promoting new research projects on CPH social media accounts
- Promoting new research in our monthly external newsletter, UGA Public Health News
- Pitching faculty experts to the media and facilitating interactions with the media
- Highlighting ongoing research in feature stories in our annual magazine
The CPH website also includes a Find An Expert feature, which helps visitors to our website find faculty members within research interests and expertise on a given topic.
How Do You Decide To Issue A News Release?
A research news release is most appropriate for newly published articles that have news value. News value is typically defined by impact on audiences, timeliness, proximity, novelty, and often in the case of academic research, the prominence of the journal. The CPH Communications team works with UGA’s Media Relations office to assess news value and pitch releases.
How Do You Handle Media Inquiries?
All media inquiries that we receive are passed along to UGA’s Media Relations Office, [email protected].
Do You Provide Media Training?
Yes, the CPH Comms Team offers individual or group media training upon request. UGA’s Division of Marketing & Communications also offers a media training course.
How Do You Determine UGA Public Health News Content?
Our newsletter is a monthly showcase of our college’s top research, service, and college news. We like to include at least one research story, one service or applied research story, a student spotlight, and any timely college announcement, such as a faculty honor.
UGA Public Health News is shared with stakeholders at UGA, in academic public health, and leaders in Georgia’s public health organizations.
Social Media
Can You Provide Social Media Training For My Department?
Yes, our team can meet with department faculty, staff, and students to discuss social media strategy, best practices, evaluation, and tools.
Can You Support Department or Institute Social Media Channels?
We can support unit channels through training and sharing your channel’s content on our main feeds to amplify reach. We do not manage unit social media accounts.
Will You Promote My Research/Work/Media Mentions?
Yes. We regularly share research news and media mentions via social media. We also invite you to tag our accounts, @publichealthuga or use the hashtag #UGAPublicHealth when you share news on your personal social media accounts.
What Social Media Channels Are You On?
The College’s main social media channels can be found on Facebook | X | Instagram | LinkedIn – or check out the College of Public Health’s extended list below.
Will You Promote My Events On Social Media?
Yes. We ask that you provide all the relevant information – what, when, where, who is hosting, fee. We also request that you share event information with us at least two weeks in advance.
CPH-Affiliated Social Media Accounts
Departments and Institutes
- Department of Environmental Health Science Department
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics
- Department Health Policy & Management
- Department of Health Promotion & Behavior
- Institute for Disaster Management
- Institute of Gerontology
Programs
- University of Georgia Master of Health Administration (MHA)
- University of Georgia MSW/MPH Program
Research Groups
- Economic Evaluation Research Group (EERG)
- Traffic Safety Research and Evaluation Group (TSREG)
Outreach Initiatives
Student Organizations
- ACHE UGA Chapter
- UGA Future Health Promoters
- The Environmental Health Science Club at UGA
- Institute for Healthcare Improvement Open School – UGA Chapter
- Partners in Health: Engage UGA
- Public Health Association at UGA
- UGA CPH Student Ambassadors
- UGA Global Health Union
- Graduate Scholars of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at UGA
Alumni and Career Development Networks
- UGA Health Policy & Management Alumni
- UGA Public Health Alumni
Website
How Do I Create My CPH Website Directory Profile?
- Faculty can use this form.
- Staff can use this form.
- Students can use this form.
- Need to update your page, just email us [email protected].
Can You Take My Headshot For The Website?
Yes. Please make an appointment with Becky Ayer, [email protected].
Can I Use My Own Headshot For The Website?
Yes. You are welcome to submit your own headshot if there’s one you prefer.
Will CPH Support My Project Website Or Personal Website?
We are happy to help you strategize how to optimize a personal or project website, and we can provide official CPH logos. However, we cannot host, develop, or manage a website for individuals, labs, or projects. We are happy to help you find a third-party vendor and help develop an appropriate scope of work.
How Can I Get Information Updated On a CPH Webpage?
Email [email protected] to request content updates.
How Do I Report an Error or Broken Link?
You can share issues with the website with [email protected].
Event Promotion
I Have An Upcoming Event/ Webinar, Who Can Help With Tech Support?
We recommend that you submit a ticket with the CPH Office of Information Technology to request tech support.
Can I Add Something To Our Digital Screens And/Or Post Something On Social Media?
You can share flyers for digital screens with Heather McEachern, [email protected]. We ask that you reach out to us at the Communications Office at [email protected] for assistance in promoting your event on social media and other channels, such as e-newsletters, listservs, bulletin boards, etc.
Can I Add An Event To The CPH Website Calendar And/Or the UGA Master Calendar of Events?
Yes. You can submit an event to the CPH Website Calendar here: https://publichealth.uga.edu/faculty-staff/submit-an-event/
Submit an event to the UGA Calendar of Events here (must login with myUGA ID): https://calendar.uga.edu/auth/login
Will You Create A Flyer, PDF, Or Deck For Me?
We are happy to support design requests for flyers. PDFs and Decks are needs-dependent.
Can You Photograph/Record My Event?
We are happy to photograph an event if we have the opportunity to attend. If you require formal photography, we may recommend hiring a third-party photographer. We do not support video recording.
CPH Brand & Logo Resources
What is the College’s logo use policy?
An official logo should be used, when applicable, on all public visual representations of the College of Public Health produced by CPH faculty, staff, and students. This includes but is not limited to: printed publications, departmental websites, PowerPoint presentations, posters, video productions, exhibit materials, etc. If the logo is not in use, the words “University of Georgia College of Public Health” must appear on the front of all official College publications and materials.
Where do I download CPH logos and templates, and learn more about the College’s brand messaging and visual identity guidelines?
Visit our CPH Brand Guide for these resources and more. If you have any questions, please contact our CPH Logo Liaison Becky Ayer, [email protected].
Other
I Won An Award, Grant, Scholarship – How Can I Share That News?
You can email the CPH Communications Office at [email protected]. Please note that the CPH Grants Office will also share grant awards with us on a monthly basis.
I Want To Suggest A Student/Staff/Faculty/Course/Etc. For A Profile Or Feature, How Do I Do That?
We love suggestions for profiles. You can email the CPH Communications Office at [email protected].
Will the CPH Communications Office Create Recruitment Materials For Me?
We can support the creation of student recruitment materials, however, these projects will need to be requested as soon as possible in order to fit them into our schedule. We reserve a right to decline an intensive support project if it is a last minute request. Please see our full policy here (last updated June 2023).
We also invite you to explore our Canva templates to build your own flyers and brochures.
