News Releases
To assist you in publicizing your event, releases should have a lead time of one month prior to the event. This notice gives the Office of College Relations the appropriate time to meet outside publication deadlines for local calendar listings, to schedule photos as needed and to get through the proofing and approval process. Two weeks notice is the minimum accepted by the Office of College Relations, this minimum notice is the requirement guidelines given to us by outside publications and does not guarantee inclusion.
When submitting a request for a special events news release, please provide the following information:
If you’d like to create a special interest news release, please contact Steve Scheffler ext. 7224.
Special Interest News Releases
Special interest stories range from awards and recognitions to faculty, staff or students involved in unique programs, exceptional personal feature stories or community efforts.
If you’d like to create a special interest news release, please contact Steve Scheffler, ext. 7224.
Media Inquiries
Media representatives should contact the Office of College Relations for all information concerning Lone Star College-Montgomery and campus events.
This ensures that LSC-Montgomery presents clear, consistent messaging and portrays itself effectively in a manner that meets both the college's and the media's interests.
If you are contacted directly by a reporter, please let the Office of College Relations know. If the journalist is seeking your perspective as an expert in a particular field, feel free to comment to the extent to which you are comfortable. If, however, the reporter is seeking information on any other aspect of LSC-Montgomery, it is important to call Steve Scheffler in the Office of College Relations before granting the interview. In just a few minutes, we can help you maximize the opportunity by focusing on key messages, verifying information and helping avoid the chance that information you provide might somehow be misconstrued.
Responses to media inquiries need to be addressed immediately. Reporters' deadlines are usually very tight.
We certainly want to share the exciting things going on at LSC-Montgomery while at the same time keeping clear and consistent messaging.
If you’d like to create a press release or if you have any questions, please contact
Steve Scheffler, ext. 7224 or visit the Office of College Relations in C227.