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Communications and External Relations

The Communications and External Relations (CXR) team elevates and amplifies the research, thought leadership, and programming of SIPA. Through innovative communications and marketing, compelling storytelling, and world-class events, we help our faculty and students reach a wider audience to have greater impact in the world, while also enhancing SIPA’s brand and global reputation for excellence.

  • Primary and secondary colors and typography
  • Logos for consistent branding
  • Versatile templates for streamlined designs and presentations
  • Assets for photography and video to create a cohesive look
  • Account setup for SIPA website (Drupal content management system)
  • Service requests for website updates
  • CMS training for hands-on support
  • Photo submission guidelines
  • SIPA staff and faculty resources for hosting events on behalf of SIPA
  • For student group events, requests should be submitted through Campus Groups, which are reviewed by SIPASA and the Office of Student Affairs (OSA)
  • Guidance on consistency and clarity across all written content 
  • Tone and formatting 
  • Punctuation and grammar
  • Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) to help SIPA web content managers comply with the University’s accessibility guidelines
  • Submission guidelines for IAB elevator and lobby display screens.
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Communications and External Relations
Columbia University | School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA)
The Interchurch Center, 61 Claremont Avenue, New York, NY 10115

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