Purpose

The Public Relations and Marketing Committee:

• Develops strategies to advance the value of regional higher education and an understanding of the significant contributions to economic and community development
• Identifies trends and issues that affect other SOCHE councils and committees and higher education in general
• Positions SOCHE to respond to these trends and issues in the appropriate context
• Provides a forum for sharing, networking, and joint opportunities to meet with colleagues, media representatives, and community leaders on topics pertinent to higher education
• Occasionally hosts and participates in specified professional development activities
• Advances and assists in marketing the major programs of the consortium, including Cross Registration, Degree Finder, professional development activities, student-centered events, and related activities