Services

The Office of Communications is readily available to assist all faculty, offices, and departments of Whittier College, as well as with select student class projects and specific needs. Our services include the following:

Editorial Support. Our staff is experienced in the prodcution of brochures, programs, and other promotional materials, and can provide assistance in content development, proofing, and design review, as well as guidance in working with print and design vendors, budgeting, and the print production process.

Media Outreach. From drafting media advisories and press releases, to aiding in the development of editorials and letters to the editor, story pitching, media coaching, and proactively recommending faculty as expert commentary or background resources for journalists, our staff is ready to support you in building relationships with the media.

Web Services. Training and instruction is available on how to maintain and update Whittier's website using the content management system, as well as webpage/website creation and assistance for special conferences or symposia, faculty interested in creating their own web presence for teaching purposes, or student organizations seeking guidance and instruction. The web manager is also available for classroom presentations on utilizing the power of the Internet and accessing reputable resources via the World Wide Web.

College Event Publicity & Promotion. Recommendations and guidance available for event support, from campus to media communication and procedures. Please note, not all events require similar promotional methods; recommendations will be given on a case-by-case basis. A press release "how-to" document is also available for interested students.

Photography. The office works with a number of professional photographers available for reasonable hourly rates, and we are happy to coordinate any photograhpy needs. Please contact the office at 562.907.4974 as soon as possible should you require photography for a scheduled event. All photographs will be taken in digital format unless otherwise specified.