Northern Illinois University

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Announcement Posting Policy

Duration of Posting

  • Messages will remain in rotation typically for one week unless other arrangments are made. 
  • If a message promotes an event, the message will remain in rotation only until the event.

Deadlines

  • All messages must be submitted to Channel 8 three weeks before the message is to be posted. This is necessary to allow Channel 8 staff to design each frame and to program the slide rotation.

Design

  • Message designs may be redesigned by Channel 8 and 20 staff if felt necessary.
  • Images must be submitted as gif or jpeg files.
  • Images must be submitted by e-mail or CD-ROM.
  • By submitting images to Channel 8 and 20, the submitter stipulates ownership of reproduction rights for any images to be used on slides.

Submission Requirements

  • The specific text of each message must be provided on the request form.
  • All submissions must include:
  • Organization name
  • Contact name
  • Contact phone
  • Contact email
  • Faculty or staff adviser name and contact information
  • Desired posting date/ending date

Policy Updates

This policy will be updated to meet the needs and capacities of Channel 8 and 20 programming.

Nondiscrimination Policy

Northern Illinois University is an equal opportunity institution and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran. The Constitution and Bylaws of Northern Illinois University afford equal treatment regardless of political views or affiliation and sexual orientation.