Resources
To assist in your efforts to represent and promote the university, we’ve created a list of resources available to you. Search term(s) results will include blog posts and communication resources. Search by keyword, category, tag, or any combination of the three to narrow your results.
Influence Positive Workplace Culture
We originally posted these tips a year ago, when we were first working from home in the early days of the pandemic, and they're still relevant today.
Inside Higher Ed's The Academic Minute
The Academic Minute can be a good way for faculty to raise awareness about their research and expertise.
Insights into COVID-19 News Habits
A report looks at how people accessed news and information about COVID-19 early in the pandemic.
Internal Communication: The hidden gem
Use this list to inspire your internal communications practices.
Internal Communications’ 2024 in/out list
Read the six items on the Twin Cities Internal Communications team's in/out list.
Journalists Discuss Covering COVID-19 in Rural America
National journalists gather to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on small towns and rural areas.
Journalists Seek Video Interviews Now More than Ever
Make your experts available for media interviews with video.
Journalists Weigh in on This Year’s Media Landscape
Understand how journalists respond to your outreach.
Keep Your Remote Meetings Engaging
Tips on maintaining frequent and interesting virtual meetings.
Keeping Internal Communications in the Spotlight
Internal communications showed its value over the last year; let's keep that going.
Killer Analytics: Analyzing Website Performance
In the fourth and final post of the Killer Analytics series, learn about analyzing your website's performance data.
Killer Analytics: Focus on Goals and Audience
In part 2 of the Killer Analytics series, learn more about easily fine-tuning your goals and audiences for your webpages.
Killer Analytics: Focusing on Metrics
In part 3 of the Killer Analytics series learn about matching your metrics to your goals.
Killer Analytics: How to Use Analytics to Improve Your Website Performance
You know about Google Analytics’ pageviews, users, sessions, etc., but how do you use that knowledge to create a useful analysis of your website? Learn about the 4 phases of analyzing your website's performance.
Know your COVID-19 Terminology
Understand the terms used by University and state officials when describing COVID-19.
Majority Follows COVID-19 News; Public Health Organizations, Officials Among Major Sources
A new study reveals where Americans look for COVD-19 news.
Marking the Pandemic Year
Start thinking now about how you can share the story of your department or college's resilience during this year.
Maximizing your voice: Tips for communicators from the world of radio
Whether you're appearing on a podcast or giving a live presentation, vocal exercises and environmental factors can help you deliver your message.
May 16 - Global Accessibility Awareness Day
Engage in conversation, thinking, and learning about access and inclusion at this free online event.
Media Coverage’s Added Value: Boosting Online Presence
Media coverage can help boost SEO.