MIT Communications Initiatives
Staff in Communications Initiatives (CI), MIT’s central communications office, can assist with the strategy, production, and management of any communications project, providing expertise in branding, web, social media, email marketing, photo and video, and print production. CI also offers a wealth of online resources and sponsors workshops and other events for communicators throughout campus.
Media Queries
Please direct all media queries to Michael Patrick Rutter, OVC senior advisor for communications, and/or to the MIT News Office.
OVC Non-Gendered Class Year Usage Guidelines
The MIT Chancellor’s Office (including DSL and OVC) has adopted non-gendered language in official documents, publications, and digital and other communications channels. The Non-Gendered Class Year Usage Guidelines clarify and provide helpful examples of terminology and usage. We encourage you to adopt these practices in your office communications and everyday usage.
OVC Newsletter
The OVC Newsletter is published quarterly to keep staff up to date on news and events from offices and programs throughout OVC. We welcome your submissions! All staff receive periodic email messages inviting them to contribute content via a Google form, along with submission guidelines. Questions? Contact Elizabeth Durant, OVC communications officer.
The publication schedule for the 2022-23 academic year is as follows:
Issue | Submission Deadline | Publication Date |
Fall | October 14 | October 28 |
Winter | January 20 | February 3 |
Spring | April 14 | April 28 |
Summer | July 8 | July 21 |
OVC Graphic Identity
Please refer to Master Branding Info Sheet for information about correct usage of OVC identity materials. In our private Dropbox, you can find:
- Letterhead
- PowerPoint Template
- Logos (EPS or SVG format)
If you need access to these materials (they are password-protected), please contact OVC communications staff.