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Communicating about Rutgers

Training and Networking Opportunities

University Communications and Marketing offers flexible training options, networking opportunities, and more. Join the Communicators Network to get connected with Rutgers communicators. Complete Communicator Certificate Training to learn best practices for communicating about Rutgers. 

The Communicator Certificate Program 

If you are interested in receiving the Rutgers Communicator Certificate, you will need to complete all policy modules and related quizzes in the online Rutgers Communication Policy and Guidelines Course, along with three modules of your choice from the Guidelines and Best Practices section of the course to receive the certificate. Once you have completed all the above requirements, please send an email to contactus@ucm.rutgers.edu if you have not received a digital badge.

Department Workshop

UCM will present to your department a free, 90-minute training session tailored for your team. This training will introduce communications-related policies and processes along with useful communications resources. For questions about these training options or to schedule a session for your unit, email UCM: contactus@ucm.rutgers.edu.

Join the Communicators Network

The Rutgers Communicators Network connects communications professionals throughout the university and is open to all Rutgers employees who perform communications functions.  

The purpose of the Communicators Network is to: 

  • Support Rutgers communications professionals 
  • Coordinate the dissemination of consistent messages to target audiences 
  • Share ideas, resources, and communication strategies among Rutgers communicators 
  • Foster collaboration among communicators working with the university’s units, schools, campuses, and central administration offices 
  • Attend periodic in-person and online events hosted by University Communications and Marketing relating to communications trends and best practices 

Use the button below to join the Communicators Network (Office 365 group), or send an email to contactus@ucm.rutgers.edu and ask to join the network. 

Communicators Network