Occasional stories that apply to a small number of readers may be published if the editor believes the news is significant. Contributions of news ideas that affect a substantial number of readers are also encouraged from the campus community. Topics can include seminars, community events, meetings, solicitations of participants for activities or new programs needing publicity. To suggest an idea, people can reach the Dateline editor by phone, mail or e-mail. The basic information should be submitted in writing, but not in any particular journalistic style.
All items submitted are subject to editing.
The newspaper also publishes letters and forum pieces from members of the UC Davis community to help promote a diversity of opinion and stimulate thinking while remaining mindful of the bounds of courtesy, sensitivity and respect. The Dateline Editorial Advisory Board meets quarterly to review and evaluate the effectiveness of the newspaper and to advise the editor regarding the publication's performance in meeting the publication's goals. Ex officio members include the director of public communications, the News Service manager and the Dateline editor. The board reports to the vice chancellor for university relations through the director of public communications. Public Communications Dateline UC Davis is the faculty and staff newspaper for the University of California, Davis.