Media Services
Members of the news media should contact the Communications Office for assistance in their interactions with the SUNY Cortland campus community. We will coordinate requests for faculty and staff interviews; share background and historical information; assist with requests for photos and digital images; act as media liaison for campus news conferences and visiting news media, and disseminate information about university news and upcoming events.
News Media on Campus
We encourage news media to visit SUNY Cortland. However, to ensure the privacy of our students, faculty, staff and guests, we request that all news media contact the communications director or associate director prior to visiting campus. If we know you are coming, we can notify the University Police Department (UPD) and provide you with the most convenient parking to maximize your time. In almost all cases, student and faculty interviews and other taping/photography are possible. Most of the time, no escort is needed.
Interviews
SUNY Cortland faculty members are encouraged to respond to requests from the media regarding their research, scholarship or professional expertise, but you should work through communications staff for help in finding the best, available people for your story, provide additional background, and contact information. We can also assist in logistics for on-campus interviews and photographs.
College Data
If you are seeking SUNY Cortland statistical data or information on institutional policies, please contact the communications staff. As a starting point, some general information can be found on the SUNY Cortland Facts/Figures link.
Campus Emergencies
In the event of an emergency at SUNY Cortland, the news media should contact the Communications Office for information. All information about a campus incident is funneled through SUNY Cortland's director of communications to ensure all information is accurate, protect the privacy rights of our students, faculty, staff and guests; to meet the expectations of our students that their residence hall, dining and recreation areas are not available to the public; and to secure the right of students, faculty, staff and guests to provide or deny permission before being filmed or photographed.
Bulletin
The Bulletin, a bi-weekly email newsletter produced by the Communications Office at SUNY Cortland, contains official university announcements, news reports and notices of campus events. The Bulletin is published every other Tuesday during the academic year, except during fall and spring breaks and winter session. Members of the media who wish to receive The Bulletin may contact the office at communications.office@cortland.edu.
Sports Information
All interviews with Cortland players and coaches must be arranged through the Sports Information Office. Requests for press and field/photography passes for Cortland home games should be made within three days of a game. Credentials for Cortland road games must be obtained through the host sports information office.
To cover a particular sports, contact the following Cortland sports information staff members:
Fran Elia, Sports Information Director
fran.elia@cortland.edu
607-753-5673
Contact for the following sports: football, basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball, cross country/track and field, gymnastics, tennis, golf, swimming/diving
Mitchell Binda, Assistant Sports Information Director
mitchell.binda@cortland.edu
607-753-5478
Contact for the following sports: lacrosse, soccer, ice hockey, field hockey, wrestling
Information is located on Cortland’s 25 varsity athletic teams site