Press Conferences

Recommendations for press conferences to be held at the Rectorate Building

In order to carry out a successful management of press conferences held at the Recotrate Building, follow the recommended steps below:

> The decision to hold a press conference corresponds to the Office of the Vice-President for Communication and International Relations.

> If the event is going to require the use of visual aids (background, poster, roll-ups, displays, etc.) or printed material to hand out among attending reporters, you will need to inform the Office of the Vice-President for Communication and International Relations a week prior to the event.

> The board will be made up of five people max.; although, three is recommended.

> 48 hours prior to the event, you will need to provide the Press Office and the Rectorate with the name and title of the people presiding the event; furthermore, you need to submit information relative to the press conference in writing, so that a press release may be issued.

> The statements of board members should be brief.

> It is recommended that press conferences do not exceed 30 minutes, including Q&A.