College Relations

About College Relations

The office of College Relations is responsible for advancing the understanding and support of Green River College among key internal and external audiences, including: faculty and staff; current and prospective students; community leaders; media; elected officials and governmental entities; and other friends of the college.

We are available to assist campus offices, departments and programs plan, design, and execute communications that reach out to prospective students, attract an audience to an event, or otherwise deliver important information in a timely and effective manner. The office is made of of three key functions: Communications, Marketing, and Creative Services.

Communications

Through publications, news media, the College's website, and other forms of communication, we highlight the high quality and diversity of our programs, promote upcoming campus events and celebrate the achievements of our students, graduates, faculty and staff.

The office produces , the official newsletter for Green River College, which is constantly updated to provide fresh content and opportunity for reader interaction.

For specific help with a communications project (such as a press release or article for Gator News), please get in touch with the College Relations office at least three to four weeks prior to the date your project must be completed or your event is planned.

Creative Services

Creative Services manages the design and production of official college publications, advertising, billboards, promotional pieces and a variety of departmental marketing needs. We assist campus clients in developing strong and effective materials that maintain the college's branding and graphic identity.

We're happy to assist the campus community in the development and creation of marketing and promotional materials, from stationery to production design to photography and video services.

Marketing

Marketing involves researching our market and exploring new ones, building marketing infrastructure such as website, social media, and student relationship management, and providing market direction to Creative Services for the design and production of official college publications, advertising, billboards, promotional pieces and a variety of departmental marketing needs. We assist campus clients in thinking through and executing more effective community and student engagement approaches.

What We Do

Learn more about the services we offer and view examples of completed projects.

Visit our College Relations Services page to view a list of project types and estimated project durations.

A flyer showing an example of College Relations design work.

Graphic Design

Our Creative Services team provides graphic design services for the production of many different types of print and online collateral in support of the college.

Phil Denman from College Relations interviewing a student before the 2018 commencement ceremony.

Video Production

Our Creative Services team creates dynamic video content to promote Green River College to external audiences and the greater educational community.

Image from the Green River College

Marketing & Brand Management

College Relations manages the Green River brand and graphic identity to produce marketing materials that support enrollment and retention, drive community engagement, and increase awareness in our community.

Image of Green River College's website landing page.

Web

Our web team works alongside Information Technology to provide strategic oversight, content development and training for the College's public-facing website.

Green River College President Dr. Suzanne Johnson conducting a podcast interview.

Communications & Media Relations

Our communications team work closely with our campus partners to promote the work of Green River College's students, faculty and staff are doing in local and regional media, and to share accurate information across campus. 

Green River College's Kennelly Commons with social icons for liking, commenting, and sharing overlaid.

Social Media

Our communications team manages the official social media accounts of Green River College, and provides support for other areas of the college with a social media presence.

Our Values

As an office we strive to: 

 Passionately support student success

 Celebrate creativity, curiosity, and growth

 Keep it real in an open, respectful, and responsive way

 Be proactive and strategic

 Invite collaboration and collective problem solving

 Keep our promises and take ownership of our work

Contact Us

For questions or inquiries please contact us at 253-833-9111, ext. 3318, or by email:

Location

The College Relations offices are located on the main Green River College campus in Rutkowski Learning Center (RLC), 148.

Resources and Tools

Project Requests

Contact Us

For questions or inquiries please contact us at 253-833-9111, ext. 3318, or by email:

Hours of Operation

Monday - Friday 
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 
Saturday - Sunday 
Closed

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Location

The College Relations offices are located in Rutkowski Learning Center (RLC), 148.

GRC Print Shop

Mike Hahm | Director

253-833-9111
mikeh@greenriverprinting.com