The mission of the Office of Campus Communications is to elevate the reputation, brand, marketing and values of Fullerton College through strategic storytelling and communication.
We achieve this by:
- Championing the President’s Vision
- Promoting Student Success and Institutional Excellence
- Cultivating a Thriving Community
Contact
Office of Campus Communications
campus.communications@fullcoll.edu
714-992-7013
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COMMUNICATIONS REQUEST PROCESS
APPROVAL, SUPPORT AND REQUESTS
The Office of Campus Communications reviews and approves any content that will be used to represent Fullerton College and includes digital, print, signage and marketing materials.
Please use the button below for approvals, requests for communications support and to submit news for stories, emails and newsletters.
Please note that any materials created by a Fullerton College department, division, program or service must include the Fullerton College logo/wordmark and must be approved prior to distribution.
Requests for approval are reviewed Monday through Friday. Feedback or approvals are generally completed within five business days of submission.
Review Process
When to Submit
Any materials that represent Fullerton College for external and internal audiences.
You should receive feedback within five business days.
How to Submit
Materials should be submitted through the communications request form for approval.
Materials created through the shared Fullerton College Canva accounts can be shared using a Canva link through the communications request form.
What We Review
The Office of Campus Communications reviews each piece to make sure it adheres to the Fullerton College style guide, brand standards and AP Style.
Printed Items
- Create the document or item that will be printed. Be sure to review the brand style guide, standard templates or access the Fullerton College Canva for branding, templates and fonts.
- Submit the document for approval through the communications approval and request form. Include a link to the Canva or upload an editable master file (Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.)
- Wait for approval. An approval can take up to five full business days, so please plan ahead if the item is needed before a certain date. Please note: If edits and revisions are needed, this will increase the total time needed to review the item before it is ready to print or publish.
- If the items are approved, they may go to print.
Quick Tip: Flyers with QR codes are used for printed materials in which you have a print and distribution plan to physically hand out copies. These materials should not be posted to social media; and cannot substitute for written content on a webpage or in a newsletter.
Digital Items
Create the graphic or documents. While creating them, it may be helpful to reference the brand style guide and logo usage guidelines.
- Submit the document for approval through the communications approval and review form.
- Wait for approval. An approval can take up to five full business days to respond, so please plan ahead if the item is needed before a certain date. Note: If edits and revisions are needed, please be aware that this will increase the total time needed to review the item before it is ready to post or publish.
- If the items are approved, no other change is needed, and the graphic may be posted as desired. If the items are not approved, make the necessary changes, before posting.
Quick Tip: Flyers with QR codes are used for printed materials in which you have a print and distribution plan to physically hand out copies. These materials should not be posted to social media; and cannot substitute for written content on a webpage or in a newsletter.
Outside Vendors (swag, canopies, signage, etc.)
- Determine promotional products to be created, such as t-shirts, cups, pens, and any other items to be given away that include Fullerton College logos.
- Request a proof from the vendor.
- Submit the proof through the communications approval and review form.
- Wait for approval. An approval can take up to five full business days to respond, so please plan ahead if the item is needed before a certain date. Note: If edits and revisions are needed, please be aware that this will increase the total time needed to review the item before it is ready to send to the vendor.
- Once you have been given approval, confirm the order with the vendor.
- The item can then go to print/production.
Vendor Suggestions
| Vendor | Vendor ID | Vendor Specialty |
| Doing Good Works | 01770733 | Promotional/Swag |
| Garuda Promo and Branding Solutions | 01584052 | Promotional/Swag |
| Promotional/Swag | 01699279 | Graduation Products |
| Conceptual Marketing | 01539619 | Promotional/Swag |
| 4 Imprint | 00000105 | Promotional/Swag |
| Rush King | 01218432 | Promotional/Swag |
| Crest Line | 00008123 | Promotional/Swag |
| FastSigns | 01746124 | Signs/Visual Graphics |
| Style Guidelines | External Materials | Internal Materials | Event Materials |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logo | All materials must include the official Fullerton College logo. | All materials must include the official Fullerton College logo. | All materials must include the official Fullerton College logo. |
| Fonts | Official brand fonts must be used. | Official brand fonts must be used. | Official brand fonts are encouraged but not necessary. |
| Colors | Brand color palette must be used. | Brand color palette must be used. | Brand color palette encouraged but not necessary. |
| Editorial Guide | Editorial guide must be followed. | Editorial guide must be followed. | Editorial guide must be followed. |
External Materials
Targets prospective and current students, alumni, donors, government and community officials, peer institutions and the general public.
Internal Materials
Targets faculty, staff and current students.
Event Materials
Targets the internal community but may extend to external audiences for certain events.
CALENDARS
Campus calendars keep our campus community informed and engaged with important academic dates, events, deadlines, holidays and activities.
Campus Events Calendar
The new campus events calendar at Fullerton College serves as a centralized source for all campus events, deadlines and activities.
Faculty and staff can submit their events for inclusion; submissions are reviewed and, once approved, will automatically post to the online calendar. This calendar is then shared across newsletters, the fullcoll.edu homepage and social media, ensuring broad visibility and engagement.
Please note: Do not submit an event through the online form if the event is managed by the Transfer Center, Cadena Cultural Center, Mindful Growth, Career Center, Health Services and Fine Arts. These events already populate the campus calendar through each department’s existing online calendars. Due to limitations, event submissions must be made on a Fullerton College network.
Must be on the Fullerton College network.
Master Calendar (Facility Rentals)
The Office of Campus Communications manages the master calendar, which identifies facility rentals throughout the campus. The platform, called EMS, allows users to sign up for an account and request a reservation for space on campus.
For a complete list of facility rental events and meetings, view the master calendar for facility rentals.
Colors
Color is an integral part of our brand identity. Consistent use of the color palette will reinforce the cohesiveness of the brand but also communicates feelings and emotions to your audiences. Fullerton College utilizes primary and secondary color palettes in designs.
The primary colors of Fullerton College consist of Stinger Blue and Hornet Yellow.
The other colors listed are considered secondary and can be used in a variety of designs. When applying this color palette, consider the context and purpose of your communication to select the most appropriate color combinations.
Accessibility
To create an accessible presence in accordance with American With Disability Act (ADA) guidance, color combinations should be limited to those listed here. For all content, including digital and print materials, presentations, infographics, charts, tables and text on images. The goal is keeping text accessible to individuals with visual impairments by meeting contrast minimums between the size and color of the text and the background. See the web accessibility seciton for more information.
Text Color
All Font Sizes
WHITE HORNET YELLOW BREEZE LEMON ZEST
BLACK STINGER BLUE ELDERBERRY
WHITE HORNET YELLOW BREEZE
LEMON ZEST
BLACK STINGER BLUE ELDERBERRY
BLACK STINGER BLUE SKY ELDERBERRY
BLACK STINGER BLUE SKY ELDERBERRY
BLACK STINGER BLUE ELDERBERRY
WHITE HORNET YELLOW CREEK BREEZE LEMON ZEST RUSTIC
BLACK STINGER BLUE SKY CREEK RUSTIC ELDERBERRY
Text Color
Only If > 14 pt Bold
CREEK RUSTIC
SKY
CREEK
SKY
SKY
Editorial Guide
An editorial guide sets standards to ensure clear, inclusive and accurate messaging across all platforms.
Editorial Guide
The Fullerton College editorial guide provides guidelines for consistent style, usage, punctuation and grammar that are likely to be used in communications.
These guidelines are intended to be a resource for those who communicate with external and internal audiences about the college. Students and faculty doing academic writing would likely need to consult the style guides specific to their disciplines.
The guidelines presented here are based primarily on The Associated Press Stylebook, which is widely followed for journalistic standards. The Fullerton College editorial style guide, however, may have some execeptions to AP style that better represent the college. Please always aim for consistency, clarity and accuracy.
Emails
Email is a vital tool for communication at Fullerton College, ensuring that important information is effectively conveyed to students, faculty and staff. Our email guidelines help maintain professionalism, clarity, and consistency across all communications.
Email Signature Generator
The Fullerton College email signature generator provides a standardized and professional format for all email communications. This tool ensures consistency across the college, reinforcing our brand identity and making it easier for recipients to identify and connect with us.
DO:
- Include essential information so recipients can contact you.
- Add your preferred pronouns.
- Add mandatory disclaimers or legal notices as required by your work area.
- Link to the college website or relevant department/division page.
- Link to the college social media or relevant department/division profiles.
DON’T
- Include personal quotes, images or logos that are not part of the standardized format.
- Change fonts, font size or font colors.
- Add additional images, logos or icons.
Email Guidelines
Effective email communication at Fullerton College ensures important information is conveyed clearly and professionally. Follow these guidelines to maintain consistency and avoid issues with email delivery.
Clear Purpose
Work emails must clearly relate to academic activities, college operations or events that are directly associated with Fullerton College.
Target Audience
Emails should only be sent to relevant groups to avoid overloading inboxes with unnecessary information.
Guidelines
Users with a fullcoll.edu email should follow the guidelines below to ensure Fullerton College emails are not restricted by external email providers in how often they can be sent.
- Personalization: Address recipients by name when possible.
- Subject Lines: Clearly state the email’s content in the subject line.
- Links: Use descriptive text for links, avoiding vague phrases like “click here.”
- Text Visibility: Use standard black text on a white background for high contrast. Do not change text or link colors to hide content.
- Accessibility: Ensure emails are accessible, including adding descriptions to images and avoiding pictures of flyers.
- Scheduling: Send emails on a standard schedule to avoid overwhelming recipients.
Mass Email Guidelines
Fullerton College is considered a mass email sender due to the volume of emails sent daily. Emails from @fullcoll.edu addresses may be marked as SPAM and restricted in how often they can be sent if users do not follow mass email guidance. Individuals sending mass emails from a @fullcoll.edu email address may have their email accounts temporarily blocked and risk Fullerton College being labeled as SPAM by email providers.
Emma Email Marketing Platform
To help ensure Fullerton College adheres to SPAM rules, the Office of Campus Communications has adopted Emma, an email marketing platform to enhance communications and marketing strategies.
Emma provides:
- Features similar to Constant Contact
- Branding consistency
- Subaccounts with separate email lists and user permissions
- One-click unsubscribe (required for anti-spam rules)
The Office of Campus Communications provides training for users that currently use Constant Contact, and then will evaluate additional users that typically send mass emails by other methods. Training is required before being granted access.
For consultation, contact campus.communications@fullcoll.edu.
Emma Training
If you are looking for training in Emma to gain account access, please watch the webinar training and complete the form below.
Informational vs Marketing
Before sending a mass email, you must first define your content. Emails and newsletters should not mix information with marketing information.
Informational Emails
Informational emails include content to help students navigate their education and may include important deadlines, paperwork requests or action items that must be completed. This content should be its own email and not mixed with marketing information.
Example: A student is required to turn in paperwork or meet a deadline.
Marketing Emails
Marketing emails typically include content in the form of a newsletter and may include promotions, events, general program information or may drive engagement. This content should not be mixed with action emails.
Example: The student life and leadership department wishes to share an open house event.
To avoid issues with email deliverability, consult with the Office of Campus Communications.
Guidelines
- Send relevant emails only to users who are interested in receiving your messages.
- Do not assume former students or former staff still want to receive your emails. Send them an invite email first before adding them to your email lists.
- Sending too many emails from a @fullcoll.edu email address all at once can cause blocks or limits by third-party email providers.
- Mass emails must have a one-click unsubscribe link clearly visible in the message body (possible through Emma, the campus email marketing platform).
- Do not mark internal fullcoll.edu messages as spam.
- If messages from any fullcoll.edu email are constantly reported for spam, every fullcoll.edu email gets affected.
- One-click unsubscribe links are native in third-party email providers like Emma, the campus email marketing platform.
- Consider unsubscribing recipients who frequently don’t open your messages or have multiple bounced messages.
- Use the “insert name” feature to include the name of the recipient.
Mass Email Policies and Your Responsibility
Major email providers require all mass email senders, including those sending emails from @fullcoll.edu addresses, to include a one-click unsubscribe button. This means that any email sent from a @fullcoll.edu address that recipients may consider spam, must have an unsubscribe button. Failure to comply with this policy could result in all @fullcoll.edu emails being rejected or delivered to junk folders. All mass emails must be sent through Emma in consultation with the Office of Campus Communications.
- Consult the Office of Campus Communications for access to Emma, the campus email marketing platform and for questions about sending mass emails.
- Consult the Office of Academic Computing Technologies before purchasing or using new software that utilizes an email feature.
FONTS
An important element in an effective brand identity system is typography. Used consistently, fonts convey an added visual dimension to print, digital and multimedia communications. This set of typefaces should be used across print, web and video applications.
Primary Font Families
Goudy Old Style Pro
Reserved for the Fullerton College logo and seal.
Century Gothic Bold
Use for headings and subheadings in print and digital applications.
Century Gothic Regular
Use for body copy in both print and digital applications.
Secondary Font Families
Open Sans
Use for digital applications, including websites, when the primary fonts are not available.
Logos
The Fullerton College logo is a distinctive combination of a seal and wordmark that represents and promotes our institution as a unified community.
Fullerton College Logo
The main Fullerton College logo comes in two configurations to accommodate various layout needs:
- Horizontal Version: This configuration aligns the seal and wordmark side-by-side, suitable for wider, horizontally oriented areas.
- Vertical (Stacked) Version: This compact arrangement places the seal above the wordmark, ideal for square or vertically oriented spaces.
Both versions of the logo serve as official visual identifiers for Fullerton College. They should be used consistently across all marketing materials, digital platforms and official documents to maintain a cohesive brand identity.
USAGE GUIDELINES
- The seal used on its own (without the Fullerton College text) is not authorized without approval of the Office of Campus Communications
- Any materials created by a Fullerton College department, division, program or service must include the Fullerton College logo
- Use only in approved colors; white, black or stinger blue
Buzzy Mascot
The Buzzy hornet mascot is the secondary athletics logo for Fullerton College. Other departments and divisions may use the logo to display hornet pride. It must only be used as a secondary element and does not substitute for the official Fullerton College logo.
Usage guidelines
- Cannot be used as the primary identifier of Fullerton College
- Cannot be used in formal communications
- Cannot be modified with additional icons or department names
- This is the only hornet mascot imagery, and all other hornets are not authorized for use.
Athletics
The FC logo is the primary logo for Fullerton College athletics and sports teams. Other departments and divisions may not use the logo.
Usage guidelines
- Cannot be used as the primary identifier of Fullerton College
- Cannot be used in formal athletics communications without also including the official Fullerton College logo
Departments and Divisions
Departments, programs and divisions each have an official Fullerton College wordmark that can be used in official communications or materials. For support in obtaining an official logo for your department or division, complete the communications approval and request form.
Usage guidelines
- Use of any other department or division logo cannot substitute for the official department/division wordmark or the official Fullerton College logo.
Media Relations
The Office of Campus Communications helps share the story of Fullerton College and works with a variety of media organizations.
For Media
The Office of Campus Communications is your primary contact for news stories, statements, events and visits to campus. We can connect you to faculty experts, administrators and staff, and provide official statements on behalf of Fullerton College.
How We Can Help
- Connections to administrators, faculty and staff
- Interviews with campus officials or content experts
- Visits to campus
- Filming video or capturing photos on campus
- Requests for photos or video
- Open records requests
All media requests must go through the Office of Campus Communications at campus.communications@fullcoll.edu or 714-992-7013.
For Faculty And Staff
The Office of Campus Communications is here to assist with all media-related questions, including those from campus media outlets. All media requests and pitches to the media must go through the Office of Campus Communications at campus.communications@fullcoll.edu or 714-992-7013.
- The communications office handles all media requests, news releases and other media relations for the college.
- Should you receive any requests for statements, interviews or other media-related questions, please forward them to Pepe Barton, Interim Director of Campus Communications. This allows us to assess the request and its context, determine our response and gather additional information if necessary.
- After evaluating the request, we may contact specific subject matter experts for their availability and interest in addressing the media request.
Have a story idea?
If you want to share a story from your division, program or department, submit through the communications request form so we can help you identify the best method to share your news.
The official Fullerton College newsletters for staff/faculty and students help foster a sense of connection and engagement while keeping our community informed about important updates, events and achievements.
The Weekly Staff Newsletter
The Weekly is a newsletter aimed at informing and engaging Fullerton College faculty and staff with important information, resources and updates. The newsletter prioritizes clarity and relevance, aligning with staff and faculty’s work, interests and professional development while telling the story of Fullerton College in a fun, personable and authentic way.
Submissions are evaluated by the Office of Campus Communications editorial team to determine placement:
- Action Items: Events or news requiring faculty and staff action or attention.
- Shoutouts: Recognition of faculty and staff achievements.
- Good to Know: College updates on staffing, initiatives, grants, program developments and community partnerships.
- Professional Development: Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Events: Calendar events for faculty and staff participation, including student-facing and heritage month events.
Hornet Life Student Newsletter
Hornet Life is a biweekly student newsletter aimed at informing and engaging students with relevant campus news and updates. The newsletter showcases campus life, enhances student communication, increases engagement and promotes services for student retention.
Prospective students and the community may also subscribe to the mailing list. Staff and faculty will receive the newsletter along with students.
Submission are evaluated by the Office of Campus Communications editorial team to determine placement.
Department, Division or Program Newsletters
Divisions, departments or programs may often send emails or newsletters to specific audiences. When sending these emails, please ensure you have:
- Identified the primary day of the week in which you plan to send the newsletter. Multiple mass emails a week should not be necessary.
- Created a proofreading process in which at least two other people review your content.
- Reviewed the content is relevant to your department or program and resonates with the target audience.
- Reviewed the mass email guidelines to ensure you don’t mix action information with marketing.
The Office of Campus Communications manages the official newsletters for the campus, including The Weekly and Hornet Life.
Photography
Photography plays a crucial role in visually communicating the story of Fullerton College.
The story of Fullerton College is captured through candid and genuine moments among students, staff, faculty and the community. We use images captured from unexpected angles or vantage points to reflect the interesting and vibrant activities of campus life.
Requests for Professional Photography
Requests for professional photography are evaluated for alignment to campus priorities, engaging visuals and the budget of the Office of Campus Communications. Requests must generally have a broad campus purpose and should not include staged, group or posed photos.
Upon submission, the Office of Campus Communications will review the request during its weekly editorial meeting. Please plan ahead for proper approval timelines.
To request professional photography, complete the communications approval and request form and have the following ready to answer:
- Event Details: What is the date, time, location and duration of the event?
- Atmosphere and Activities: Describe the expected atmosphere and activities, as well as the type of interactions and engagement that will be take place.
- Usage of Photos: How do you plan to use the photos after the event?
- Challenges and Conditions: Identify any potential challenges or specific conditions (e.g., lighting, space) at the event location that the photographer needs to be aware of.
- Agenda: If available, please provide an agenda.
- Contact Information: Provide contact information and the name of the primary point of contact for coordinating with the photographer.
Multimedia Image Release/Opt-Out Form
Fullerton College’s image use policy allows for interviewing and the capture of photographs and video recordings of students and visitors on campus and during college-sponsored events for marketing, news and promotional purposes. These images might be incorporated across various media platforms.
A signed release form may be required for:
- Students under the age of 18
- Individuals to be used in high-visibility marketing pieces (front covers, banners, billboards, etc).
If you are unsure if you should get a signed release form, contact the Office of Campus Communications or assistance.
Template Toolkit
The template toolkit provides a collection of templates and design elements to help maintain consistency and uphold the integrity of our brand across all communications.
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Canva
Canva is an online graphic design tool that helps users with varying design backgrounds to easily create social media posts, posters, flyers and more. Canva is the preferred method for departments and divisions to share designs for approval and/or editing by the Office of Campus Communications.
Accessing Canva
The Office of Campus Communications holds shared Canva accounts that provide real-time collaboration and shared designs. The shared accounts also provide direct access to Fullerton College templates and authorized fonts, colors and logos – making it easy to ensure consistency and compliance with branding standards.
For access to the shared Canva account login information, complete the Canva request form.
Tutorials and Training
Personal or Previously Created Canva Accounts
If you have existing designs in a previously created Canva account, those designs will remain with the original account. You can, however, share that design with the college’s shared Canva account then login to the college account for access to the Fullerton College templates and authorized branding, fonts, colors and logos.
Toggle Between Accounts
Canva accounts cannot be merged, however, the interface does enable users to toggle between accounts.
Templates
You must log into SharePoint to view templates
AGENDAS
The agenda template provides a structured outline for a meeting, ensuring that all participants are clear on the meeting purpose, objectives and expectations.
You must log into SharePoint to view templates
COMMUNICATIONS / PROJECT / EVENT PLAN
Create a communications or project plan to help outline how you are going to communicate the right messages to the right people at the right time.
A communications plan helps you set communications goals, identify stakeholders, set strategies, schedule communications activities and establish timeframes. The template includes explanations for the key components.
You must log into SharePoint to view templates
Digital Signage
Digital displays allow graphics and information to be displayed on televisions across campus. The displays are reserved for campus priorities, services and events that have a broad campus purpose at the discretion of the Office of Campus Communications. Contact the Office of Campus Communications through the communications request form for review.
Recommended Tools
Canva: Recommended for creating compliant graphics, adhering to the above guidelines. See templates.
Graphic Requirements
Format: Must be in 1280×720 pixel resolution.
Campus Community: Events advertised must be open to all students.
Design: Graphics must be designed specifically for the 1280×720 format, not just a flyer inserted into the image.
Text Guidelines: Avoid excessive or too small text to ensure readability. Text size should be at least 30pts.
Link and QR Codes: Use short links or QR codes for additional information.
Simplicity: Adopt a “less is more” approach for clear communication.
Duration: Graphics are displayed for a maximum of two months.
Digital Signage Locations
- Art Gallery – Building 1000
- Promise Center – Building 100
- Cruz Reynoso Hall Lobby – Building 200
- Physical Education – Building 1200
- International Students – Building 200
- Financial Aid – Building 100
- Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) – Building 2000
- Counseling – Building 2000
- Career and Life Planning – Building 2000
- Assessment Center – Building 3000
- Academic Computing Technologies – Building 500, Room 517
- Admissions and Records – Building 2000
- Building 600, 2nd Floor
- Social Sciences – Building 1400
Land Acknowledgement
A land acknowledgement is a critical step toward working with Native communities to secure meaningful partnership and inclusion in the stewardship and protection of their cultural resources and homelands.
Pronunciations
Gabrielino-Kizh Nation
- Gabrielino: GAB-ree-el-EE-noh
- Kizh: KEESH
Juaneño Band of Mission Indians/Acjachemen Nation:
- Juaneño: hwah-NAY-nyoh
- Acjachemen: ah-HAH-cheh-men
The North Orange County Community College District and Fullerton College honor and acknowledge that our campus is located in the unceded ancestral territories shared by the Gabrielino-Kizh Nation and the Juaneño Band of Mission Indians/Acjachemen Nation. We are committed to supporting the ongoing relationships between these tribes, their ancestral territories and the resilience, strength and sovereignty that continues to be demonstrated by California’s first peoples. We affirm our intentions for ongoing relationships with Native American Tribal Nations and communities whose ancestral lands we occupy and students we educate. As such, we have begun to build relationships with the local Native American Tribal Nations.
Presentations
Fullerton College requires one of two specific templates for all presentations associated with the college, whether for internal or external audiences. To ensure these presentations are effective and professional:
- Limit the number of words by using key phrases with only information that is necessary.
- Avoid the use of flashy transitions.
- Limit the number of slides.
- Use high-resolution imagery or icons to support and illustrate the message.
- Do not change the color or type of fonts used in the template.
You must log into SharePoint to view templates
Translations
Language should not be a barrier to accessing community college and navigating the educational system. The Office of Campus Communications now provides access to the translation service, Lexikeet.
Lexikeet is designed to provide translation of the written word by real people. The translators will review your submitted document, translate it accurately, and offer additional services such as proofreading by another translator. You can also request that the format of complicated documents (tables, etc.) remains unchanged. The service charges per word and you can see the price before submitting.
Outreach to families, parents, and the community should include translations in Spanish and other relevant languages.
- Determine your target audience
- Use simple, clear language that is easy to understand without cliches, idioms or acronyms
- Include translations on one document, such as having English on one side of a flyer and Spanish on the other
- Choose to translate essential documents
- Allocate funds for translation services
For access to Lexikeet, email campus.communications@fullcoll.edu.
Zoom Backgrounds
Zoom backgrounds are a great way to maintain a professional appearance and show your affiliation with Fullerton College during online meetings or classes. Update your Zoom background:
Before a meeting:
- Open the Zoom desktop app and sign in.
- Click on your profile picture in the top right corner and select “Settings.”
- Click on “Backgrounds & Filters” in the menu on the left.
- Click the “+” icon next to “Choose Virtual Background.”
- Select “Choose a Virtual Background” and pick the image you want to upload from your computer.
During a meeting:
- Click the up arrow next to “Stop Video” in the meeting controls.
- Select “Choose virtual background.”
- Choose your uploaded image from the options.
VIDEOGRAPHY
Video is a powerful medium for storytelling and communication. Our video content highlights campus life, programs, student achievements, promotes academic programs and markets the college to the community.
The Office of Campus Communications works with a third-party video agency to support videography projects to promote, market and communicate the priorities of Fullerton College.
Please note that the Office of Campus Communications does not employ our video agency for webinars, how-to videos or meeting videos.
A request for video support can be made if a department or division has access to funding for video projects or if they believe it can be a larger campaign.
WEBSITES
Websites are a critical component for our digital presence, providing essential information and resources to students, faculty, staff and the community.
The Fullerton College website is a communications tool to advance the mission of the college, and to recruit and retain students, staff and faculty.
What is WordPress?
WordPress is our current content management system and applies to all college websites. Though it provides an editing experience without coding, the Office of Campus Communications understands the importance of reviewing other options that meet the needs of our campus.
In the meantime, please complete the communications request form to:
- Request a new website
- Submit a website correction
- Request website editing support
Web Accessibility
All websites hosted on campus must abide by the latest WCAG2 standards. Documents and PDFs must also follow current accessibility standards. Read about creating accessible PDFs here.
The current website themes are set up to meet these standards, however it is the responsibility of each department and program to curate their web content to also meet these standards.
Tips to meet accessibility for web content
These are just some considerations when creating web content, for a complete list view the bottom of the page for links to more information.
Add alt text to images
WordPress allows all users to add alt text to images when they upload them and afterwards through the media library. Alt text must include information about the image unless the image is decorative.
If you have an image of text, the alt text only needs to include the text and any other information that a user needs in order to understand information. Alt text should be short and to the point.
Do not include images with a lot of text. Images of flyers or documents are inaccessible, instead include a link to the PDF with a descriptive link to the PDF file.
Use descriptive link text
Make sure any link text used describes what will happen when you click the link. Do not use ‘read more’ or ‘click here’. For example use ‘Read more about Club Rush here’ instead of just ‘Read more’
Links to documents should be described by the text including the file format and the file size. For example: ‘Class Schedule (PDF, 10mb)’
MAKE SURE COLOR CONTRAST IS STRONG
If you’re using color text on a color background check to see if the color contrast ratio meets accessibility standards. You can check color contrast by using this tool.
Use headings for structure not for visual design
Do not use heading tags to format the look of text on a web page. Headings are for creating structure only. Use nested headings to create organization. For example: Heading 1 is above Heading 2, Heading 2 is above Heading 3. The Fullerton College theme allows users to change the design of text without needing to compromise the hierarchy of headings. Under the text module, click on the design tab and change the visual of headings in the options there.
For a complete list of accessibility considerations for writing click here and for a complete list of accessibility considerations for media click here.
- To scan a webpage for accessibility issues use the WAVE evaluation tool.
- For workshops, training and more on accessibility, access the California Community Colleges Accessibility Center here.
- If you have questions about accessibility for WordPress sites, email campus.communications@fullcoll.edu. For information about creating accessible documents or broad accessibility questions, please contact Disability Support Services.
Contact
Miranda Bates
Director of Campus Communications
714-992-7014
mbates@fullcoll.edu
Sandra Cheng
Communications Specialist
714-732-5054
scheng@fullcoll.edu
Summer Marquardt
Administrative Assistant II
714-732-5796
smarquardt@fullcoll.edu
Rachel Mendiola
Communications Specialist
714-732-2052
rmendiola@fullcoll.edu
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