Communications
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The Communications team is pivotal in advancing college initiatives at UCF by undertaking a multifaceted approach to communication and outreach. Their responsibilities include the development of new publications and materials to bolster college initiatives, the creation of materials for annual events, and the active promotion of these events. They contribute to project and initiative success by developing graphics, renderings, and design. Additionally, the team writes and publishes faculty and student profiles, crafting press releases about college initiatives or events. The team produces videos for special projects and works with other colleges to promote graduate studies services and campaigns. The impact of their efforts resonates in fostering effective communication channels, not only directly with students but also in raising awareness within the college and the broader community. By showcasing student successes and highlighting program resources, the team contributes to building UCF’s local and national reputation as a thriving graduate community, emphasizing the pivotal role communication plays in student success.
Student Research Week
Grad Fair
Three Minute Thesis
![Two friends enjoying Grad Fair](https://graduate.ucf.edu/annual-report-2022-2023/wp-content/uploads/sites/41/2023/12/CGS0932-1024x683.jpg)
![Group photo of the Graduate Student Council](https://graduate.ucf.edu/annual-report-2022-2023/wp-content/uploads/sites/41/2023/12/GSA-2023-Group-Photo-1-1024x683.jpg)
![Three friends pose in front of the Student Research Week backdrop](https://graduate.ucf.edu/annual-report-2022-2023/wp-content/uploads/sites/41/2023/12/GSP_15992-1024x683.jpg)
![Researcher explains his research poster to Knightro, UCF's mascot.](https://graduate.ucf.edu/annual-report-2022-2023/wp-content/uploads/sites/41/2023/12/GSP_1209-1024x683.jpg)
![Rebecca Carson representing Graduate Student Council at the Donuts with the Deans social event](https://graduate.ucf.edu/annual-report-2022-2023/wp-content/uploads/sites/41/2023/12/GSP_4636-689x1024.jpg)
![Ryan Hill, Thesis and Dissertation Graduate Assistant, participates in First Wednesday Bagel event at the Graduate Student Center](https://graduate.ucf.edu/annual-report-2022-2023/wp-content/uploads/sites/41/2023/12/GSP_4646-683x1024.jpg)
Communications: Social Media Analytics
![Communications Social Media analytics summary.
Shares per platform:
Instagram=411
Facebook=232
X=317
LinkedIn=60
Shares per platform increased 57% from our Instagram, X and LinkedIn data.
Followers Increased by 5.2%
Engagement is up 32.5% from last year
Engagement based on likes, comments, and shares:
Instagram=3289
X=1495
LinkedIn=1100
Facebook=550](https://graduate.ucf.edu/annual-report-2022-2023/wp-content/uploads/sites/41/2023/12/Socials-Infographic-1.png)
![Communications Social media Engagement Bar Graph shows that Instagram takes the lead in terms of likes and shares, but Facebook receives the most engagement through comments.](https://graduate.ucf.edu/annual-report-2022-2023/wp-content/uploads/sites/41/2023/12/Slide1-1.png)