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SummitET to Offer Free Strategic Communications Webinar to Empower Institutions of Higher Education to Navigate Sensitive and Controversial IssuesST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Summit Exercises and Training LLC (SummitET®) is pleased to announce a free upcoming virtual workshop titled "Strategic Communications for Institutions of Higher Education: Navigating Sensitive and Controversial Issues." This webinar is specifically designed for University Administrators, University Media Relations and Communications professionals, and Campus and Public Safety personnel who play a crucial role in maintaining a safe and inclusive environment on campuses. In today's dynamic and interconnected world, the 24-hour news cycle along with the immediacy of social media require higher education professionals to address a wide range of controversial and emotionally charged issues with a diverse stakeholder population. These issues include:
The webinar will equip participants with a foundation in crisis and risk communication as well as reputation management to effectively communicate with stakeholders including students, parents, faculty and staff, local communities, business and industry partners, donors, accrediting agencies, and lawmakers. SummitET's strategic communication preparation includes a series of pre-crisis, crisis event, and post-crisis planning for higher education officials. Participants will be offered free digital downloads to help with their own planning including a "spokesperson self-assessment." Event Deails: Webinar: Strategic Communications for Institutions of Higher Education: Navigating Sensitive and Controversial Issues Wednesday, March 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm Register for this FREE workshop here. Meet Our Facilitators: Mark Basnight, Vice President | Strategic Communications Learn more about our Strategic Communications Institute for Preparedness® (SCIP). About SummitET Media Contact: View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/summitet-to-offer-free-strategic-communications-webinar-to-empower-institutions-of-higher-education-to-navigate-sensitive-and-controversial-issues-302054169.html SOURCE SummitET |