Marketing & Communications

The Office of Marketing and Communications serves as a centralized source of information about the College, keeping internal and external constituencies informed through a variety of communication and media channels, including the college website, social media, news media, and the annual Connections magazine. The Office of Marketing and Communications supports enrollment, retention, and other goals outlined in the Strategic Plan. Services to the campus include media relations and news development, photography and videography, marketing and advertising, social media management, strategic communications, website content management, and publication writing, design, and printing.

Media Inquiries

For inquiries or to request faculty expertise for articles or commentary, contact:

Rebecca Ruffing, Director of Marketing and Communications, 315.866.0300 x8259

Vito Valenzi, Public Relations Assistant, 315.866.0300 x8259

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Image Release Policy

As a student, faculty or staff member, or visitor to the campus of Herkimer College or at an event not on campus, but sponsored by Herkimer College, you grant permission to Herkimer College and/or its assigns, its clients, or agents, full permission to use, publish, and copyright, either in whole or in part, photographs or other images or likenesses of yourself in the form of videotape, film or digital stills, or any other medium. Such material may be used with or without your name in publications, television, billboards, online, social media and other media for promotion and advancement of the College. You give this permission without expectation of any remuneration. If you do not consent to this general permission, you must submit a written request to the Office of Marketing and Communications.

Policy regarding use of official College logo and seal

It is the policy of the Herkimer County Community College Board of Trustees that the use of the Herkimer County Community College logo and seal by external organizations and individuals on any material, without Presidential (or designee) approval, is unauthorized for any purpose. The use of the college logo and seal by internal constituents must follow the Herkimer College Brand Style Guide. Please contact the Office of Marketing and Communications to request authorization for use of the College logo.

Brand Graphic Standards Guide

Brand Graphic Standards Guide (12.5 megabytes)

Editorial Style Guide

The Herkimer College Editorial Style Guide is intended to help the campus community communicate clearly and consistently about the College, for both internal and external audiences. The style guide generally follows The Associated Press Stylebook. AP style is the standard writing style for journalism, public relations, and marketing communications. The AP Stylebook is updated bi-annually. As style and usage continue to evolve, the style guide will be updated as needed.