Introduction, The purpose of this guide is to serve as a central reference for all President’s Office materials. It provides clear guidance on messaging, voice and tone, and design elements like colors, typography, photography, and appropriate uses of the logo and wordmark. This guide provides the direction necessary for the university to communicate clearly and consistently across all mediums. If you have…, Online Brand Toolkit, Identity and Positioning Messaging Look and Feel (Logo, Color, and Font Assets), Printable Brand Guide, Download the full UMass President's Office Brand Guide (updated 11/2023), UMass Fact Sheet 2021-2022, Download the 2021-2022 Fact Sheet, Templates, Letterhead (last updated 02/04/2025) Memo (last updated 02/04/2025) Powerpoint Presentation (last updated 11/27/23) Report (last updated 11/27/23)
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Identification, University of Massachusetts (never “The University of Massachusetts,” except at the beginning of a sentence) UMass University of Massachusetts system (only when “system” is needed for clarity) UMass system (only when “system” is needed for clarity), Vision, To be a national model of excellence for public research university systems., Mission, To provide an affordable and accessible education of high quality and to conduct programs of research and public service that advance knowledge and improve the lives of the people of the Commonwealth, the nation and the world., Positioning, At UMass, we harness the revolutionary , spirit of Massachusetts , to deliver affordable, world-class , education , that transforms lives, conduct groundbreaking , research , that improves our world, and create social and economic , impact , that shapes and energizes communities. , Four Pillars of a Revolutionary University, World-class education Groundbreaking research Impactful Service and Engagement Spirit of Massachusetts
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The University is pleased to announce that employees may now elect to receive their W‐2 statements online through HR Direct Self Service in an IRS approved PDF format. This allows you to print and send the online form with your tax return. The University is required by the IRS to furnish all employees with a form W‐2 for each calendar year. The form W‐2 details the employee’s compensation, tax…
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Voice and Tone, The University of Massachusetts is the public research university for the most educated state in America. Let’s act like it. UMass is: confident, but not arrogant conversational, but not casual smart, but not overly intellectual aspirational, but not out of touch, Brand Attributes, Mission-driven:, If we can’t draw a connection between an action and our mission, we don’t do it., Inclusive:, We are dedicated to supporting a diverse community that reflects the world around us and encourages freedom of thought and expression., Forward-thinking:, We educate future leaders in state-of-the-art facilities, solve the problems of tomorrow, and support emerging companies and industries., Accessible:, We are an engine of social and economic mobility, accessible to students of all backgrounds., Comprehensive:, We are a public research university system with a full array of undergraduate and graduate programs, a medical school, a law school, and a robust selection of online degree programs., Outcome-driven:, We are focused on a high return on the investment made by students and their families, offering highly marketable degrees and access to career-building internship, co-op and research opportunities., Engaged:, We are committed to enabling and encouraging important connections between students, faculty, research, industry and communities., Editorial Style, Editorial style refers to a common set of rules for the written word. In order to ensure consistency of communications, it is important that editorial style be followed in all university materials. For more guidance on editorial style, or to view the most recent versions of either guide, please contact Communications at media@umassp.edu., Chicago Manual of Style , The preferred editorial style for the university is the Chicago Manual of Style. The Chicago Manual is one of the most frequently used style guides in the United States. A free version of the Chicago Manual of Style can be accessed online at www.chicagomanualofstyle.org., Associated Press (AP) Style, Because of its nearly universal adoption by news media, AP style should be used for all materials that are specifically prepared for that audience. Examples of materials that should adhere to AP style are press releases, media advisories and official statements.
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The System Office’s role in academic affairs stresses oversight, coordination and collaboration to ensure a quality learning experience for students and excellence in research. Academic governance and academic policy are the primary focus of the System Office in academic matters. The senior vice president reports to the Board of Trustees Committee on Academic Affairs, Student Affairs & Equity…
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* Acting presidents are not counted in total
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The University of Massachusetts is a world-class public research university committed to advancing knowledge and transforming lives. UMass is renowned for the quality of its academic programs, the scope and impact of its research, and the strength of its public service mission. The UMass President’s Office, helmed by UMass President Marty Meehan, provides leadership, financial management and…
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For general questions or additional information about the Budget Office, please contact us at: Budget Office UMass President’s Office 50 Washington Street, Suite 3000, Westborough, MA 01581 budgetoffice@umassp.edu
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John Dunlap: The live transcript feature in the Zoom menu is available for this program. Both closed captions and transcripts are being provided by a real time transcriber to ensure anyone who could benefit from captions receives an accurate translation of the spoken word. Thank you in advance to Tina Baker, who is serving as our captioner. I would also like to thank our always reliable UITS…
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