The mission of the Division of University Relations is to portray East Tennessee State University favorably yet honestly by communicating information about our people, programs, policies, and opportunities to all our publics. The general public Accrediting bodies, such as the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Funding agencies, such as the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation Neighbors Regional public school systems and private schools Other regional community colleges and four-year schools Our purpose in communicating with these groups is as varied as the list itself. The role of the University Relations office in this regional university is quite important as we assist the campus community in creating as wide an awareness as possible of the university's many offerings.
Credibility is the most important aspect of any public relations effort.
In all its communications, the office strives for accuracy and believability. The following sections give an overview of the operations of University Relations in dealing with various publics. We Interact With the Media 1. News Releases 2. Tip Sheets 3.