Marketing and Communications

The Marketing and Communications team tells the stories of Pellissippi State’s students, employees and alumni; promotes all the College has to offer our student body, industry partners and the community at large; and develops and maintains the College’s branding. The Marketing and Communications team is responsible for the College’s website, social media accounts, publications and printing, promotional materials, press releases, photography and videography, newsletters, magazine, media relations and advertising.

Staff

Rachel McClelland
Executive Director
rmcclelland@pstcc.edu
865.694.6530

Lesli Bales-Sherrod
Public Relations Specialist
lbalessherrod@pstcc.edu
865.694.6638

Julie Bell
Digital Media Specialist
jbell@pstcc.edu
865.539.7086

Sam Brackett
Print Shop Supervisor
sbrackett@pstcc.edu
865.673.9465

Mark Friebus
Creative Project Coordinator
mafriebus@pstcc.edu
865.539.7324

Gary Grubb
Graphic Arts Designer
ggrubb@pstcc.edu
865.694.6644

Charles Lundsberg
Web Content Manager
clundsberg@pstcc.edu
865.694.6405

David Smith
Manager of Advertising
dmsmith@pstcc.edu
865.539.7069

Joel Southern
Publications Coordinator
jbsouthern@pstcc.edu
865.539.7089

Contact Us

Rachel McClelland
Executive Director
rmcclelland@pstcc.edu
865.694.6530

Digital Signage Requests
25live

Marketing Requests
marketing@pstcc.edu

Photography and Social Media Request Form

Publication Request Form

Website Requests
webmaster@pstcc.edu

Branding

Building brand recognition is a long-term goal that is reinforced daily with every publication, webpage, social media post and media coverage. Consistency is important not only to recognition but also to reputation. The strength and reputation of our College brand require a uniform brand identity that is consistent across all platforms, channels and audiences.

For the Media

Media requests should be sent to marketing@pstcc.edu. You can find copies of our recent press releases at www.pstcc.edu/news.

Publications

Requests

To request a publication, complete the Publication Request form. Direct any questions to Publications Coordinator Joel Southern at jbsouthern@pstcc.edu or 865.539-7089.

Publication Occurrences

Weekly during the fall and spring semesters, every other week during the summer term:

Inside Pellissippi newsletter for faculty and staff
Monday Mashup newsletter for students

Monthly:

Insider newsletter for external audiences including alumni, community partners, donors, friends of the College and others in the community
Family Connection for families of currently enrolled students

Annually:

Connections magazine
Annual Report
Economic and Social Impact Report

If you have story ideas for these publications or would like to be added to one or more of our distribution lists, please contact Public Relations Specialist Lesli Bales-Sherrod at lbalessherrod@pstcc.edu or 865.694.6638.

Social Media

If you have story ideas or questions about any of our social media platforms, please contact contact Jessie Tipton at jwtipton@pstcc.edu.

Connect with us on:

Website Requests

The webmaster is responsible for updating the forward-facing website for Pellissippi State Community College (pstcc.edu). Requests can be made by emailing webmaster@pstcc.edu.

Simple maintenance requests are usually handled same-day, however please plan for at least two business days to complete. Any requests made after 4 p.m. may be put in queue the next business day.

For more extensive project requests, please email or schedule a meeting with Charles Lundsberg at clundsberg@pstcc.edu.