Marketing and College Relations 

Director: Lara Conklin, 217.443.8798

Administrative Assistant: Chris Cornell, 217.443.8768

The Office of Marketing and College Relations is responsible for coordinating a number of marketing and public relations activities including planning all of the College's advertising and promotional campaigns, developing and producing all informational printed materials (catalogs, brochures, flyers, etc.), coordinating a variety of special events (open houses, special meetings, community activities on campus, etc.), and maintaining a close working relationship with media personnel. Another important function of the College Relations Office is planning and directing the College's overall marketing strategies. The office also prepares internal (i.e. newsletters) and external (i.e. news releases) communications for the College. The office of Marketing and College Relations is located on the second floor of Vermilion Hall, west wing.