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, grants authority to the Board of Visitors to make rules and policies concerning the institution. Section 6.01(a)(6) of theÌýÌýgrants authority to the President to implement the policies and procedures of the Board relating to University operations.

BrandÌý- The distinctive identity that differentiates Â鶹´«Ã½'s unique competitive advantages and core values from others in the marketplace. The sum of every exposure, interaction, opinion and story shape internal and external audiences' perception of Â鶹´«Ã½.

Brand BookÌý- A brand standards guide for communications and marketing in all mediums (including, but not limited to, print, digital/web and merchandise.)

Brand StandardsÌý- A set of requirements and guidelines for the logos, tone, typography, colors, visual elements, photography and videography considerations developed by the University to establish consistency and coordination when representing the University's brand. These standards project a strong institutional image that the public can easily recognize as Â鶹´«Ã½, its constituent parts and its activities.

Communication ToolkitÌý- The resource for the Â鶹´«Ã½ Brand Book, identity standards, color palette, fonts and templates.

Editorial GuidelinesÌý- The guidelines for written communications, to maintain a consistent standard and common vocabulary that support the University's professional image.

Identity Standards - Logo and signature usage standards as specified on theÌýUniversity Logo & Signature Usage Standards website.

LogoÌý- A graphic mark or emblem commonly used to aid and promote instant public recognition. Logos are either purely graphic (symbols/icons) or are composed of the name of the organization (a logotype or word mark).

This policy applies to all employees, students, employees of affiliated organizations who are paid through the University, and vendors producing communications and marketing materials that represent Â鶹´«Ã½ or display the University logo and/or word mark. Employees include all staff, administrators, faculty, full- or part-time, and classified or non-classified persons who are paid by the University. Students include all persons admitted to the University who have not completed a program of study for which they were enrolled; student status continues whether or not the University's programs are in session. Affiliated organizations are separate entities that exist for the benefit of the University through and operating agreement and include the Foundations, the Community Development Corporation, and the Alumni Association.

All members of the University community and its affiliates are required to follow the University's brand standards and display the University logo for printed or audiovisual materials that are produced for official University business purposes. Furthermore, use of the University logo for presentations and other publications is encouraged.

The University's brand identity program specifies design style, images, color palette, typography, editorial guidelines, and graphic guidelines (the brand presentation) to create a distinct look and tone in publications, presentations, advertising, signage, web pages and other materials that represent the University.

The University logo communicates the identity of Â鶹´«Ã½ to the public. The success of the University's brand identity program depends on public awareness of the brand logo and the amount of brand exposure.

´¡ÌýCommunication ToolkitÌýin support of the University's brand standards is available on the Office of Strategic Communication & Marketing website and must be used when developing communications and marketing materials. Approval must be obtained from the Office of Strategic Communication & Marketing for all communications and marketing materials for external audiences. These materials include, but are not limited to, advertising, signage, social media, presentations, printed publications (ex: brochures, magazines, annual reports, event programs, postcards), promotional products or merchandise, recruitment materials for students, alumni and faculty/staff videos, and web pages.

Staff in theÌýOffice of Strategic Communication & MarketingÌýare available to assist with the following services upon request:

Use of the University's trademark on internal promotional merchandise and resalable merchandise must be in compliance withÌýUniversity Policy 2300, Trademark Licensing Program. Further information may be found on the University'sÌýLicensing Program website.

• Design and review of print projects
• Marketing strategy
• Design, review and implementation of advertisements
• Design and review of website and/or social media projects
• Photography
• Videography
• Public relations strategy
• Press events
• Media Training

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Applicable records must be retained and then destroyed in accordance with theÌý

Assistant Vice President for Strategic Communication & Marketing

Board of Visitors Policy 1003 - The University's Name and Identification