Working with the Communications and Engagement team

The communications and engagement team collaborates with units across the college to support strategic communication needs. We set the tone, voice and vision for the college, ensuring the unique strengths of our departments are reflected in CMDI’s overall value to our students, alumni, friends, partners and community members. 

Through our partnerships, we create content that informs, influences and inspires while creating positive impact. 

How we support the college

Storytelling

Our team’s storytelling priorities are driven by a content strategy designed to celebrate and amplify the college’s value proposition and key priorities. We also liaise with the university’s communication and PR teams to help your voice reach your audience.

  • CMDI Now print and digital magazine
  • CMDI Today newsletters
  • Email campaigns
  • Event planning
  • Executive talking points
  • Advertising
  • Press releases/tip sheets (with SRC)
Design

We create clear, consistent, on-message designs across media to support key college priorities. 

  • Department, center, lab and unit websites
  • Digital screens
  • Canva templates
  • Logos, including CMDI wordmark
  • Print materials
  • Swag/promotional items
Photography and video

We work closely with you to understand program needs and recommend multimedia assets that help your message stand out in a crowded landscape. 

  • Portraits
  • Promotion and marketing
  • Event coverage
  • Campus/architecture capture
Social media
 

Full list of college social accounts

We amplify departmental messaging and provide limited consulting on best practices for account management. 

  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Facebook
  • Twitter

How to engage with us

A few key things to keep in mind when working with the communications team:

Timing 
 Four to six weeks’ notice is requested for most projects. (For events, which are more complex, four months’ notice is requested.) 

We understand that last-second opportunities may arise; we will attempt to support late requests but priority will be given to projects already in the queue. 

Detail 
 Please provide as much detail as possible when filling out the project request form. 

This ensures more efficient kickoff meetings and allows us to more quickly meet the project deadline.

Budget
 Be prepared to discuss budget needs and speedtype(s) when kicking off the project. 

Depending on the project, costs may include printing, mailing/distribution, shipping, and so on.

Meet the team