University of Guelph-Humber

Internal Media Requests

Internal media requests refer to requests for comment from University of Guelph-Humber or Humber College students or staff. These may include, but are not limited to: other societies, student clubs or groups, GH360 journalists, the Guelph-Humber web team, etc.

If you receive a media request from an internal group, ask the following questions:

• Is this for a class project? Will it be published (e.g., GH360)? Where and when?
• Can you review/approve the copy before it’s published?
• If the request is from a student group, is the group approved/sanctioned by UofGH or Humber College?
• How will you provide your quote: email, phone, or in-person?

External Media Requests

External media requests refer to requests for comment from any media outlets outside of the University of Guelph-Humber. If you receive a media request from an external outlet, ask the following questions:

• Who is this for? Do I know this publication? Are they legitimate / endorsed / approved?
• What is the nature of the interview or request?
• Is this relevant to me individually or the society I am part of?
• Is this an overall UofGH student question? Should I let my UofGH representative or IGNITE know?
• If I am doing an interview, how best should I do this? Email, phone, or in-person?
  • What option is going to be best for me? I want to ensure my quote is accurate and that I have time to give it some thought before I answer.
• Am I being clear and transparent that I am a UofGH student in a society executive position, and not representing the University itself?
• Did I touch base with my Student Life Staff Advisor re: contact before pursuing?

If you have any questions about media requests, contact your Student Life Staff Advisor or Elissa Schmidt, Manager of Communications and Public Relations.