Office of Communication and Public Affairs

Self-Service Toolkit

The Office of Communications and Public Affairs provides tools, guidelines, and best practice resources to help you manage your own communications and marketing materials. Browse the categories below to get started.

Ordering Materials

Vetted Vendors. Ready-to-Use Resources.

Whether you're stocking up on everyday essentials or representing UMB at a conference, OCPA has established relationships with approved vendors, created templates, and set brand standards so that ordering is straightforward.

Stationery

Order UMB-branded letterhead, envelopes, business cards, and memo pads directly through our approved printer, Strategic Factory. Templates are already on file; no design files needed!
Digital Business Cards

A flexible, cost-effective alternative to printed cards. Digital cards can be updated instantly if your information changes and shared via tap or QR code. UMB recommends Sitch for ordering.
Swag

Order branded promotional items for events, recruitment, or internal use. We provide logo files and review artwork to make sure everything stays on-brand before it goes to production.

Guidelines and Standards

Communicate with confidence.

Effective communication starts with the right tools and guidance. Whether you're promoting an event, managing digital displays, creating web content, or preparing for media interviews, these resources help you communicate clearly, consistently, and strategically.

Explore best practices, guidelines, and training opportunities designed to support communicators across UMB and help ensure every message reaches the right audience in the right way.

Podcasting Guidelines

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Blogging Guidelines

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Submission Guidelines

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Digital Displays

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The Elm Calendar

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Electronic Document Management

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Advertising and Signage

Guidance on window and door graphics, large-scale signage, and campus digital displays. We help you navigate approvals and connect you with the right vendors.

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Self-Service Toolkit

Ordering Materials

Vetted Vendors. Ready-to-Use Resources.

Stationery

Digital Business Cards

Swag

Guidelines and Standards

Communicate with confidence.

Social Media Guidelines

Web Guidance

Universitywide Email Communication Guidelines

Podcasting Guidelines

Blogging Guidelines

Submission Guidelines

Digital Displays

The Elm Calendar

Electronic Document Management

Marketing Messaging

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Advertising and Signage