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University Relations Units & Mission

Under the leadership of vice president Kim Manning, the Department of University Relations supports and promotes the image and mission of Rutgers in New Jersey, across the nation, and around the globe. This is achieved through a variety of services and programs for the university community, the news media, and the public.

Contact Us

Office of the Vice President
Department for University Relations
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
83 Somerset Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1281
Location: Old Queens Building, College Avenue Campus
848-932-1769
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University Relations Units

University Relations is the key implementer of Rutgers' comprehensive communications program. Our units work collaboratively and creatively on projects, both long- and short-term, that heighten awareness of the Rutgers story. We guide and support Rutgers people as they spread the word about their programs, people, initiatives, and achievements; we help the public learn about and access Rutgers' many resources; and we help the media tap our experts and report on our news and events.

The Department of University Relations includes the following areas:

View the department's functional organizational chart [PDF].

Mission

University Relations advances Rutgers by promoting the university and by delivering to internal and external constituencies outreach programs and information.

Vision

University Relations strives to be the leading and reliable source of information about Rutgers, as well as the primary strategist and key implementer of the university’s comprehensive communications program.

Values

University Relations is committed to:

  • Quality: ensuring service excellence and quality outcomes by continuously seeking improvements and conducting self-evaluations.
  • Collaboration: working together within University Relations, among university departments, and with external constituents to achieve optimal results.
  • Integrity: maintaining professional, honest, and responsible working relationships, practices, and decision making.
  • Innovation: seeking new ways to communicate and approach tasks.
  • Clarity: providing coherent, accurate, and consistent information through a well-defined set of services.
  • Strategic Thinking: maintaining vision while being proactive and planning ahead.
  • Leadership Development: encouraging and providing opportunities for the on-going acquisition of skills, knowledge, and understanding.