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College High School (EW) 7 Environmental & Life Science
Building (ELS) 8 Engineering Technology Building (ENG) 9
Institutional Advancement (IA) 10 Maintenance Building 11 Robert E.
Paap Building (REP) 12 Student Center (SC) 13 Student Services (SS)
14 e Tarlton Complex (MPC) 15 Turf Management Building (TMB) 16
Vocational Shops and Labs (VSL Wing) 17 Welding Building (WLD) 18
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Address 2028 Startown Rd SE Turf Management Building 2030 Startown
Rd SE Maintenance Building 2540 Highway 70 SE e Tarlton Complex
2550 Highway 70 SE Administrative Building (EW, VSL, WW) 2556
Highway 70 SE Welding Building 2560 Highway 70 SE Dental Hygiene
2564 Highway 70 SE Student Services 2760 Highway 70 SE Scheduled
for Demo 2580 Highway 70 SE Student Center 2590 Highway 70 SE
Cuyler A. Dunbar Building 2596 Highway 70 SE Robert E. Paap
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Building 2608 Highway 70 SE Engineering Technology Building 2664
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bASiC SkiLLS EDuCAtion ProGrAmS Classes are available at NO CHARGE
East Campus Basic Skills/GED ® Open Lab Hours: Monday - Thursday 8
a.m. – 3 p.m., and 4:30 – 8 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Saturday
9:30 a.m. – 12 Noon (ESL only) Call (828)-327-7000, ext. 4353, For
times/days at the Alexander Center for Education in Taylorsville,
please call (828) 632-8221
ADuLt SEConDAry CrEDEntiAL oPtionS: (Adult high School diploma
program or the high School equivalency program, e.g. Ged).
ADuLt H.S. DiPLomA classes offer students 18 years and older the
opportunity to earn a high school diploma sanctioned by the board
of education of Catawba or Alexander Co Center for education,
taylorsville (828) 632-8221 for more information or to sign up for
an orientation. now offered 100% online with on-campus support!
please call for more information.
tHE HiGH SCHooL EquivALEnCy ProGrAm (such as Ged) focuses on
developing the academic skills needed to earn high School
equivalency through an approved exam (ex: the Ged exam). Catawba
valley Community College offers classes in a variety of locations
and online. Classes are free; however, there is a cost for the Ged
exam at the end. Scholarship funds may be available to those with
demonstrated financial need. minor students (ages 16 & 17)
require written permission from a parent/guardian and may also
require a superintendent’s signature. please contact the basic
Skills office at 828-327-7000 ext. 4353 (or ext. 4129) or the
Alexander Center for education, taylorsville (828) 632-8221 for
more information or to sign up for an orientation.
EnGLiSH AS A SEConD LAnGuAGE (ESL) The eSl program is designed for
adults with limited english Skills. Students will learn to speak,
read, and write in english. Students will also learn health and
safety information, how to deal with cultural differences, u.S.
history, basic legal information, and citizenship. Classes are free
and are available in several locations in Catawba and Alexander
counties at various times such as days, nights, and weekends.
please contact the basic Skills office at 828-327-7000 ext. 4353
(or ext. 4357) or the Alexander Center for education, taylorsville
(828) 632-8221 for more information.
ADuLt bASiC EDuCAtion (AbE) The Abe program teaches adults to
develop reading, writing, and math skills. Classes are free!
Classes are available in several locations in Catawba and Alexander
counties at various times such as days, nights, and weekends.
please contact the basic Skills office at 828-327-7000 ext. 4353,
or the Alexander Center for education, taylorsville (828) 632-8221
for more information.
tHE ADuLt bASiC EDuCAtion ACADEmy This portion is offered at CvCC
as a part of Adult basic education designed for adults who have
intellectual disabilities or who have suffered a brain injury.
These classes allow adults to develop reading, writing, and math
skills in a way which promotes independent living and helps
students transition to employment and college opportunities.
Classes are free and are available in several locations in Catawba
and Alexander counties. please contact the basic Skills
office at 828-327-7000 ext. 4353 (or ext. 4268) or the Alexander
Center for education, taylorsville (828) 632-8221 for more
information.
mAtH SEnSE A six-week, intensive basic math review for students
whose placement tests indicate this is the appropriate level to
begin the developmental math (dmA) series for curriculum studies.
topics include: operations with whole numbers, decimals, and
fractions; data analysis and measurement; statistics and
probability; basic geometry; order of operations; and a brief
introduction to algebraic expressions and integers. Contact the
basic Skills office for registration information 828-327-7000, ext.
4353.
EnGLiSH founDAtionS An eight-week, intensive basic review for
students whose placement tests indicate this is the appropriate
reading and writing level in which to begin their curriculum
studies. topics include: vocabulary review, comprehension
development, grammar review, basic sentence and paragraph
construction, and the writing process. Contact the basic Skills
office for registration information (828) 327-7000, ext.
4353.
buSinESS AnD ProfESSionAL onLinE CArEEr CErtifiCAtion ProGrAmS
Catawba Valley Community College, in partnership with ed2go, offers
online open enrollment programs designed to provide the skills
necessary to acquire professional level positions for many
in-demand occupations. Enroll and begin your class any time. Loans
and payment plans available to qualified individuals through ed2go.
For more information, contact Janet Lail at 828-327-7000, ext. 4116
or
[email protected]. Please visit www.careertraining. ed2go.com/CVCC
for a complete listing of courses.
Administrative Professional microsoft office Specialist 2016
$2395
Administrative professionals are the backbone of a professional
organization, helping keep the team organized and operating
efficiently. in this program, you will learn the skills you need to
support an organization, manage stressful situations that may
arise, and excel in an administrative career. This program will
also prepare you to sit for the microsoft office Specialist
Certification 77-727 and 77-728 (excel), 77-725 and 77-726 (Word),
77-729 (powerpoint), 77-731 (outlook), and 77-730 (Access).
Certified bookkeeper $1995
The Certified bookkeeper online training program for experienced
bookkeepers leads to national certification with the American
institute of professional bookkeepers (Aipb). The Aipb
certification is a high professional standard for bookkeepers. This
program was created by the Aipb and is offered in partnership with
major colleges, universities, and other accredited education
providers. All textbooks are included.
Legal Secretary $2295
This program teaches you all the skills you need to work for a
lawyer in a law office. you will master everything from legal
office management and accounting to legal terminology and legal
writing. This program will prepare you for the national Association
of legal professionals (nAlS) Accredited legal professional (Alp)
examination.
CONTINUING EDUCATION Job and Career Enhancement
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Center • ELS environmentAl life SCienCe • GW Good Will • NRC neWton
reCreAtion Center
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Senior Citizen Center Health/Public Service | Learning/Personal
Enrichment | Workforce Development
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Center • ELS environmentAl life SCienCe • GW Good Will • NRC neWton
reCreAtion Center
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Spanish for beginners – Level i $70
Students will get an introduction to expressions and vocabulary for
basic conversation with special focus on travel to a Spanish
speaking country. textbook required – Spanish in 10 minutes a
day-6th edition. Students may purchase books at CvCC bookstore,
barnes & noble, Amazon, or books available for purchase at
first class meeting. instructor: erin Ward
9/15/16-11/3/16 th 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. CvCC, eC 1/12/17-3/2/17 th
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. CvCC, eC 3/16/17-5/11/17 th 6:00 p.m. – 8:00
p.m. CvCC, eC
muSiC/DAnCE Guitar-beginning $70
Students will gain a basic knowledge of tuning, strumming, chords,
and chord charts in this beginning guitar class. Students must
bring their own guitars. instructor: tom mcneely
9/6/16 – 10/11/16 t 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. CvCC, rep
3/7/17 – 4/11/17 t 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. CvCC, rep
Line Dancing-A fun Way to Exercise $55
have you ever watched people line dance and wished you could do it
too? Come learn some popular line dances while getting a great
cardio workout. line dancing can be done to a wide variety of music
from oldies to jazz to country. no partners needed. instructor:
kristi marlow
10/4/16–11/8/16 t 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. nrC
2/14/17-3/21/17 t 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. nrC
Shag-beginning $55/pp
learn the dance of the south by learning the six count method; this
course includes the basic shag step, female turn, male turn, chase,
cuddle, pivot, the lead out, and variations on the fundamental
steps. partners are needed for this class. instructor: Judy
boston
8/2/16-8/30/16 t 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. nrC 3/14/17-4/11/17 t 7:00
p.m. – 8:30 p.m. nrC
PHotoGrAPHy Digital Photography-basics $70
Come learn the basics to take great pictures with your digital
camera. designed for new users of digital Slr cameras, this class
will focus on the fundamentals of digital camera operations. you
will be introduced to digital photo imaging, exploring the use of
hardware/software, image capture, and input/output devices. must
bring Slr digital camera to class. instructor: milton hawes
9/15/16 – 10/20/16 th 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. CvCC, AC
1/12/17 – 2/16/17 th 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. CvCC, AC
3/2/17 – 4/6/17 th 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. CvCC, AC
Digital Photography $70
learn the operations of a digital camera and what makes digital
photography different from traditional film photography. This
course introduces digital photo imaging, exploring the use of
hardware/software, image capture, and input/output devices. must
bring Slr digital camera to class. required textbook: digital
photography 1,2, & 3 – taking and printing Great pictures by
rob Sheppard which can be purchased at barnes and noble or Amazon.
instructor: Aaron tallman
1/12/17 – 2/16/17 th 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. CvCC, eC
Digital Photography: beyond basics $70
This class addresses the need for photographers of all levels to
stay technologically current and creatively relevant. This class is
appropriate for beginners and experienced photographers. topics
include equipment, advanced exposure techniques, low-light
situations, off-camera flash, action photography, close up macro
photography, tips for photographing people and travel, camera raw
capture and editing techniques. Students must have a Slr camera.
instructor: Aaron tallman
9/1/16 – 10/6/16 th 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. CvCC, rep
nature Photography $90
Students will learn creative techniques and strategies to better
capture the beauty of nature through photography. textbook required
for this class. Students must have a manual Slr camera. possible 2
Saturday field trips – instructor will discuss dates with students.
textbook required for class – nature photography field Guide by
John Shaw. Students may purchase book at barnes and noble or other
bookstores. two Saturday field trips – instructor will schedule
dates and notify class. instructor: robert dant
9/15/16-11/3/16 th 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. CvCC, eC
Photography – Digital $70
learn the operations of a digital camera and what makes digital
photography different from traditional film photography. This
course introduces digital photo imaging, exploring the use of
hardware/software, image capture, and input/output devices. must
bring Slr digital camera to class. required textbook: digital
photography 1,2, & 3 – taking and printing Great pictures by
rob Sheppard which can be purchased at barnes and noble or Amazon.
instructor: robert dant
2/23/17-3/30/17 th 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. CvCC, eC
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CONTINUING EDUCATION Personal Enrichment
Art For additional information, call 828-327-7037 or email
[email protected] or visit www.cvcc.edu.
Art media of your Choice $60
designed for both the beginner and experienced artist, this class
will give you the basic drawing and painting skills and confidence
you need to develop your abilities. learn basic drawing and
painting techniques including brush strokes, color combinations,
preparations, and composition. individual creativity and expression
will be encouraged throughout the class. instructor: natalie
mcneely
9/6/16 – 10/25/16 t 8:30 a.m – 11:30 a.m. CvCC, eC
1/10/17 – 2/28/17 t 8:30 a.m – 11:30 a.m. CvCC, eC
3/14/17 – 5/9/17 t 8:30 a.m – 11:30 a.m. CvCC, eC
Art media of your Choice Workshop $30
designed for both the beginner and experienced artist, this class
will give you the basic drawing and painting skills and confidence
you need to develop your abilities. learn basic drawing and
painting techniques including brush strokes, color combinations,
preparations, and composition. individual creativity and expression
will be encouraged throughout the class. instructor: natalie
mcneely
11/8/16 – 12/6/16 t 8:30 a.m – 11:30 a.m. CvCC, eC
freelance Writing for fun and Profit $70
in this six-week course, this class will show writers of all skill
levels the keys to generating income by selling articles to
magazines and newspapers. instructor: mark vanek
9/13/16 – 10/18/16 t 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. CvCC, eC
2/7/17 – 3/14/17 t 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. CvCC, eC
Get your brushes Wet $60
tap into your creative instincts in this class designed for
beginners as well as more experienced painters. This class offers a
solid foundation in paint application and proper use of a variety
of materials including oil, acrylic, watercolor, and pastel. learn
how to organize a composition, mix colors, and develop general
painting skills. instructor: pat flachbart
9/14/16-11/2/16 W 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. CvCC, eC
9/14/16-11/2/16 W 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. WhSSC
9/14/16-11/2/16 W 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. CvCC, eC
1/11/17-3/1/17 W 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. CvCC, eC
1/11/17-3/1/17 W 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. WhSSC
1/11/17-3/1/17 W 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. CvCC, eC
3/15/17-5/10/17 W 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. CvCC, eC
3/15/17-5/10/17 W 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. WhSSC
3/15/17-5/10/17 W 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. CvCC, eC
Get your brushes Wet Workshop $30
in this 4-week workshop, students will tap into their creative
instincts in this class designed for beginners as well as more
experienced painters. This class offers a solid foundation in paint
application and proper use of a variety of materials including oil,
acrylic, watercolor, and pastel. learn how to organize a
composition, mix colors, and develop general painting skills.
instructor: pat flachbart
11/9/16-12/7/16 W 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. CvCC, eC 11/9/16-12/7/16 W
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. WhSSC 11/9/16-12/7/16 W 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
CvCC, eC
Watercolor techniques-All Levels $60
designed for beginners and intermediate, students will get a solid
foundation in the art of watercolor painting. Gain a basic
understanding of watercolor painting as you explore the elements
and basic techniques of watercolors. tap into your creative side
with watercolor exploration. Supply list available prior to class.
instructor: Judy rider
9/12/16–11/7/16 m 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. CvCC, eC 1/23/17-3/13/17 m
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. CvCC, eC
ComPutEr trAininG Adobe illustrator-introduction $70
This class will teach the student to create illustrations, charts,
graphs, logos, diagrams, and more! Students will also learn how
simple it is to create complex vector shapes using the powerful
tools available within illustrator. Students will try their hand at
creating logos, characters, graphics and their own unique artwork.
instructor: Aaron tallman
10/27/16 – 12/8/16 th 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. CvCC, rep
Adobe Photoshop $70
if you are new to photoshop, or if you have used a previous version
of photoshop and need a refresher, this class is for you! We will
cover the workspace and tools, organizing and importing photos via
bridge, color and tonal correction, image adjustments and
manipulation, compositing images, and masks. This hands-on course
also discusses image formats, selection techniques, filter effects,
retouching digital photos, restoring damaged photos, working with
layers for composition, and using various painting tools.
instructor: Aaron tallman
2/2/17 – 3/9/17 th 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. CvCC,rep
multimedia Editing & Production $70
Join the convergence of art, technology, communication and
education in this course as we explore the software and hardware
used in the production of various multimedia projects. experience
the process of creating a digital story through a hands-on
exploration of popular digital storytelling tools. even if you have
experience with these applications, you will walk away from this
class with new tips, tricks, and implementations. instructor: Aaron
tallman
3/16/17-4/20/17 th 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. CvCC, rep
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2/6 - 2/15 m/W 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. ACe
3/6 - 3/15 m/W 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. ACe
4/3 - 4/12 m/W 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. ACe
5/1 - 5/10 m/W 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. ACe
6/5 - 6/14 m/W 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. ACe
7/10 - 7/19 m/W 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. ACe
it AnD SoftWArE DEvELoPmEnt Additional course information at
http://careertraining.ed2go. com/cvcc/ Contact Janet Lail at
828-327-7000, ext. 4116 for access to the course/computer
requirements.
AutoCAD 2015 Certified user $2595
With Autodesk certified curriculum, you’ll learn all of the skills
needed to prepare for the Autodesk AutoCAd 2015 Certified
professional and user exams. upon successful completion of your
program, you’ll receive a paid voucher to take the Autodesk AutoCAd
2015 Certified user exam free of charge.
Certified info. Security manager (CiSm) (voucher included)
$1395
This program promotes international practices and provides
management with assurance that those earning this designation have
the necessary knowledge and experience to provide effective
security management. This program trains you for a position in risk
management, Security Auditor, Compliance officer or an executive
management position as a CSo, Cto or Cio.
The registration fee for the Certified information System manager
(CiSm) exam is included with this program.
Certified info. Systems Auditor (CiSA) (voucher included)
$1395
With it Security being the fastest growing sector within the
industry, professionals with the Certified information Systems
Auditor (CiSA) certification will be well prepared for senior level
security and auditing positions. After completing this CiSA online
training, you will be proficient in Auditing Standards, Auditing
Governance, Security design, among many other it security
principles.
The registration fee for the Certified information Systems Auditor
(CiSA) exam is included with this program.
Cisco® CCnA® Certification training (voucher included) $2195
The CCnA certification indicates a professional level of knowledge
and a foundation in basic networking. This program incorporates the
objectives for the Cisco CCnA exam, focusing on giving you the
skills and knowledge
necessary to install, operate, and troubleshoot a small and medium
branch office enterprise network, including operating ip data
networks, lAn Switching technologies, ip Addressing, ip routing
technologies, ip Services such as dhCp, nAt, ACls, fhrp, Syslog,
Snmp v2/v3, network device Security, troubleshooting and WAn
technologies. A student should be able to complete configuration
and implementation of a small branch office network under
supervision. upon successful completion of this program, you’ll be
prepared to sit for either the 200-120 CCnA exam or the 100- 101
iCnd1 and 200-101 iCnd2 exams. your registration fee will include a
voucher to take the 200-120 CCnA certifying exam.
ComptiA™ A+ Certification training (vouchers included) $1995
The ComptiA™ A+ Certification is a critical first step in opening
the door to your it career. Throughout this program, you will learn
the essential skills needed to start a career working within the
industry. ComptiA™ A+ Certification is vendor neutral and
internationally recognized, giving you a competitive advantage no
matter what country you’re working in and what hardware you’re
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upon successful completion of this program, you will receive an
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http://insider.cvcc.edu/default/assets//File/Marketing-Brand-Guide-PDF-04-29-16.pdf
B O A R D A P P R O V E D
PolicY cHaNGes
B O A R D A P P R O V E D
4.3 a marketing policy CVCC, as an institution, understands the
value of the college reputation. Formal communications with the
public and stakeholders contribute to the college reputation and
serve to reinforce the college brand. Therefore, CVCC maintains
strict oversight regarding the usage of the college name, mark,
and/or logo to represent the college and its programs, locations,
personnel, and values. All formal communications, publications, and
advertisements of the college are representations of the college
brand and shall conform to the CVCC Marketing Guide. Any items
displaying the Catawba Valley Community College name, mark, or logo
shall conform to the college brand standards as set forth in the
CVCC Marketing Guide. The CVCC Marketing Guide is located on the
CVCC Insider.
U P C O M I N G
2016 – 2017 PlaNs • High School Package • Business Card Ordering
System • Marketing on portal • Print shop on portal • Online
orientation • Starting Points • Social Media Campaign • Monitor
Facebook • Launch and maintain Instagram • Twitter • Create a
Inbound Marketing Campaign (Data)
Inbound Marketing VS. Outbound Marketing: Lead Generation
Survey N = 3,339 Source: HubSpot
Note: Graph excludes “email” and “don’t know/not applicable”
responses.
Q: What percentage of your company's leads come from each of the
following sources?
Inbound marketing delivers
54% more leads into the m a r k e t i n g f u n n e l t h a n
traditional outbound leads.
Source: HubSpot
Source: Search Engine Journal
U P C O M I N G
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each employee will receive 2 free tickets to the game and $10 in
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This guide outlines the vision, scope, and strategies for marketing
at Catawba Valley Community College.
It is your guide to defining and protecting the college
brand.
This guide gives you the tools you need to work within the confines
of the college brand and gives you the justifications you need to
stay within the boundaries of college branding standards.
catawba valley community college marketing guide
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contents
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Possible is the idea that lives at the center of our brand
story.
It’s the idea that we make education and continual
self-improvement possible for our students.
It’s who we are. It’s what we do.
It is the heart of our mission.
Every day.
Convenient and flexible class schedules
Inspirational and approachable faculty
A breadth of career-ready program offerings
Being part of a diverse student, staff, and faculty community
The ability to transfer into a university as a junior
An early, tuition-free start on college credits as a high school
student
Accessible, campus-wide resources
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Our brand is our flag. Our brand is what people envision when they
hear our name. Our brand is an accumulation. It is the sum total of
events that make us who we are.
Each time you interact with another individual as a representative
of our college, you reinforce our brand. Our brand is the sum total
of every interaction.
Our Brand It’s who we are. It’s what we do. It is the sum of our
efforts, achievements, history, actions, interactions, stories, and
services. When our name is spoken, it is the mental image formed in
the theater of the mind.
Yes, we have a brand. If we want our brand to reflect who we truly
are, it’s up to us to direct our brand – to grow it, to nurture it,
to defend it. We create our brand. We determine our brand. We write
our own brand destiny.
everyone has a brand. so do we.
“Your brand is what other people say about you when you’re not in
the room.”
– Jeff Bezos, Amazon
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As marketers, we strive to maintain oversight of the tangible
aspects of our brand. The look, feel, and presentation of our
physical communications are reinforcements of the brand
architecture. When you think we’re being selective, it’s because we
care. When we tell you your communications are out of compliance,
it’s because they are.
The experiences, interactions, memories, and feelings you create
are the college brand. Colors, pictures, and words are
manifestations of the brand. The reactions people associate with
our physical communications are reflections of our brand.
Our current branding communications are focused on our ability to
provide opportunities to our students. We remove barriers. We give
assistance. We share access.
We make it possible for our students to connect dreams to
reality.
Our brand is more than important. It's who we are. It's what we
do.
We are one college. With one brand. And these are our
standards.
“Branding demands commitment; commitment to continual re-invention;
striking chords with people to stir their emotions; and commitment
to imagination. It is easy to be cynical about such things, much
harder to be successful.”
– Sir Richard Branson, CEO Virgin
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Marketing Mission Our mission is to raise awareness of the college
through positive and consistent messaging. We expect to manage
enrollment by maintaining a sustainable student population through
effective recruitment and retention efforts. Effective recruitment
and retention efforts are driven by a culture of excellence
communicated through consistent marketing.
Marketing Vision Our vision is to see the college universally
recognized as a first-choice institution of higher education.
Marketing Purpose Our purpose is to support the college mission by
protecting the college brand.
mission. vision. purpose.
"A brand is a living entity – and it is enriched or undermined
cumulatively over time, the product of a thousand small
gestures"
– Michael Eisner, Disney CEO
They have to find us
They have to want to find us
We have to make ourselves worth finding
"A brand is no longer what we tell the consumer it is – it is what
consumers tell each other it is."
– Scott Cook, co-founder, Intuit
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Our students are our users. User experience design is at the heart
of our marketing efforts. User experience design is the process of
enhancing user satisfaction by improving the usability,
accessibility, and pleasure provided in the interaction between the
user and the college.
The student matters. We believe in the value of our students’
experience.
Students are people first. People make big decisions based on
emotion. College is a big decision. We give top priority to
positive emotional experiences in our marketing messages.
marketing core values
“Usability answers the question, ‘Can the user accomplish their
goal’”?
– Joyce Lee, Human Factors Design at Apple
CERTAIN VALUES ASSIST US IN DEFINING MARKETING PRIORITIES. WE
MAKE
DECISIONS BASED ON THE MOST EFFECTIVE USE OF LIMITED RESOURCES.
WE
MAKE DECISIONS BY MAINTAINING A FOCUS ON OUR
CORE VALUES.
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Our students deserve quality. Higher education, by definition,
meets a higher standard of excellence. We expect to deliver quality
in all aspects of the student user experience. Our aim is to
elevate the student user experience at every level of interaction
with the college.
We respect and value our students. Our goal is to deliver a
positive, uplifting message to our students. We will always avoid
shouting, talking down to, or otherwise disrespecting or
underestimating the intelligence and discernment of our students.
We believe a positive message will be understood and
received.
Our students define our reputation. Our reputation is our brand. We
strive to enhance,
support, and protect our brand at every level of college
interaction with the public. Brand management is a core priority of
our marketing efforts. We accept the responsibility of educating
every college employee on the value of effective brand management.
Every college employee is accountable for effective brand
management.
We connect our students with opportunity. The community college
exists to provide access to higher education for all those who can
benefit. We give our students the tools and resources necessary for
a continued journey to success.
Possible.
“They [community colleges] must become the means by which every
citizen, youth, and adult is enabled and encouraged to carry his
education, formal and informal, as far as his native capacitites
permit.”
– Higher Education for America’s Democracy, The President’s
Commission on Higher Education, 1947
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primary marketing and branding strategies.
and social media outlets. Each story is designed to communicate a
specific call to action. Our website is designed to make enrollment
as straightforward as possible. The website is one well-designed,
single-purpose commercial with the purpose of making enrollment as
convenient as possible for new students.
Metrics. We love metrics. We need metrics. We live and die by
metrics. If we can measure it, it’s real. Traditional media
campaigns are notoriously difficult to measure. When we tie content
to a specific call to action, we bypass conventional difficulties.
Content delivered in a print campaign coupled with a social media
campaign will contain specific calls to action. We can count how
many people complete a call to action, most typically by measuring
specific actions taken on our website. Our website metrics are our
most valuable resource. The website is our most valuable marketing
tool. It delivers content and measures results. Full circle.
Beautiful.
Quality. We value our students. We value them enough to take the
time to do it right. We strive for letter-perfect content. We seek
to utilize the most contemporary best-practices
Content. The primary marketing strategy employed by the marketing
team utilizes content management. We produce content with value. We
share our content through various media outlets. Potential students
recognize the value of our content and seek us out for exposure to
more content. It’s that simple.
Hierarchy. We recognize the importance of putting the college first
in all communications. Our college is filled with success stories.
Any specific area of the college can, and does, produce excellent
experiences regularly. These experiences should always be shared
within the context of the college. The college always comes first.
When a specific area of the college experiences a success, we all
experience a success. We promote the success of the college first.
For example, if you hit a home run, we get to say, “Catawba Valley
Community College’s star player hit a home run.”
Versatility. Our audience is as diverse as our media outlets. We
communicate a consistent positive message through various media
outlets, and we tie together our messaging through our media. We
support our storytelling with print campaigns, radio spots, outdoor
advertising,
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in communication design. We shun the “good enough” mentality. We
avoid the “just throw something together” approach, at all costs.
We believe in taking the time to deliver a quality message for our
stakeholders. By consistently applying a positive, high-value
message, we communicate our high value as an institution of higher
learning. We practice what we preach.
Simplicity. Often, in higher education, we are proud of our latest
achievement, our most recent undertaking, our newest acronym. We
are quick to coin phrases, name processes, give cute nicknames to
novel programs. And, we are even more quick to confuse our
students. Think back to your early days, before you understood shc,
accreditation, articulation,
curricula vitae, taxonomy, rubrics, memoranda of understanding,
UGETC, ESL, FAFSA, logins, passwords, online learning modules, and
on and on and on. Yeah. Now imagine you’re considering your future,
you have a dream, and you just want to take some classes. This is
the space in which we live.
Research. As an institution of higher learning, we understand the
value of research. We get it. One of our priorities, as marketers,
is developing a culture of feedback. Through the effective use of
surveys, focus groups, and data analysis, we make informed
decisions about the products and services delivered by the college.
And, because we do our homework, we craft our messaging
accordingly.
“Most people make the mistake of thinking design is what it looks
like. People think it’s this veneer – that the designers are handed
this box and told, ‘Make it look good!’ That’s not what we think
design is. It’s not just what it looks like and feels like. Design
is how it works.”
– Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple
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cvcc primary logo
jpeg or eps
marks. The CVCC Seal is for
presidential use and official
values are provided for each color,
depending on application.
WEB R 00
clearance. Please maintain a minimum
height of 0.5 inches.
options give us some flexibility
while retaining a singular, iconic
identity.
CVCC PRIMARY LOGO
ONE COLOR | BLK
CVCC PRIMARY LOGO
ONE COLOR | RED
clearance. Please maintain a minimum
height of 0.85 inches.
opportunity to identify the
college in non-standard layouts.
when graphic elements and
CVCC TAB LOGO | BLK
CVCC TAB LOGO | RED
1.25 inches.
secondary logo
configuration of the college logo.
The same color and clearance
restricitons apply.
CVCC SECONDARY
1.5 inches.
secondary tab
opportunity to identify
used when graphic elements
and photography interfere with
Secondary Logo.
CVCC SECONDARY
embroidery or the need to scale
to a miniscule size, please use the
wordmark. Setting the wordmark
there may be instances for which
the red wordmark will be most
useful.
of clearance, use the height and width of
the capital C to verify appropriate
clearance. Please maintain a minimum
height of 0.375 inches.
CVCC MARK | BLK
CVCC MARK | RED
of 0.275 inches.
0.85 inches.
location lockup
We want our students to feel
comfortable when they navigate
We have many locations. Each
location exists within the college.
The college always gets top
billing.
logo
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weakens the college brand.
Some subordinate logos predate
current marketing standards and
by a strict hierarchy. The college
always comes first. Requests
logos should be directed to the
marketing department and
marketing department.
promote official units within
the college. They represent
one college. We have several
schools. Each school has multiple
departments. All areas are parts
of the whole college. The college
always gets top billing.
0.5 inches.
0.5 inches.
Adding colors to individual logo elements
Adding drop shadows or any other visual effects to the logo
Stretching, condensing, or changing the logo proportions
Using colors other than those specified in this document
Cropping the logo
Locking-up any other elements with the logo
Rotating the logo
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These logo configurations are retired. Please remove them from all
marketing and communication materials.
logo retirement
ITC Clearface Std Regular ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghi
jklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789
ITC Clearface Std Regular ITC Clearface Std Italic ITC Clearface
Std Bold Italic ITC Clearface Std Heavy ITC Clearface Std Heavy
Italic ITC Clearface Std Black ITC Clearface Std Black Italic
primary fonts
core messaging.
These are our fonts. They reinforce our brand when used properly
and consistently with our logo.
typography
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Frutiger LT Std 55 Roman ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789
Frutiger LT Std 47 Light Condensed Frutiger LT Std 57 Condensed
Frutiger LT Std 67 Bold Condensed Frutiger LT Std 77 Black
Condensed Frutiger LT Std 87 Extra Black Condensed Frutiger LT Std
45 Light Frutiger LT Std 46 Light Italic Frutiger LT Std 55 Roman
Frutiger LT Std 56 Italic Frutiger LT Std 65 Bold Frutiger LT Std
66 Bold Italic Frutiger LT Std 75 Black Frutiger LT Std 76 Black
Italic Frutiger LT Std 95 Ultra Black
primary fonts
the Catawba Valley Community
of weights, making it extremely
versatile and legible for subheads,
callouts, and body copy.
Memphis LT Std Medium ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789
Memphis LT Std Light Memphis LT Std Light Italic Memphis LT Std
Medium Memphis LT Std Medium Italic Memphis LT Std Bold Memphis LT
Std Bold Italic Memphis LT Std Extra Bold
secondary fonts
font used for advertising
the marketing department to
showcase the college commitment
to contemporary best practices.
Times change. Fonts change. Our commitment to student excellence
remains the same. Memphis is approachable and understandable. Just
like us.
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Thirsty Script Regular A BC DE F G HIJK L M NO P Q RS T U V WX Y Z
abcdefghi jklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789
Thirsty Script Light Thirsty Script Regular Thirsty Script Medium
Thirsty Script Bold Thirsty Script Extrabold Thirsty Script
Black
secondary fonts
the marketing department. It
and relevant voice when
highlighting select phrases in
graphic communications.
Sometimes you need a little extra emphasis. Thirsty Script is our
display font. Like all good spices, it is used sparingly and with
discretion.
typography
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Times New Roman Regular ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghi
jklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789
Times New Roman Regular Times New Roman Italic Times New Roman Bold
Times New Roman Bold Italic
substitute fonts
to access our primary fonts, ITC
Clearface Std and Frutiger Lt Std.
Substitute fonts are the approved,
acceptable alternatives.
in the headlines, subheads, and
body copy of our core messaging
when official college fonts are
unavailable.
Times New Roman is one of the most legible, widely-used fonts on
the planet.
typography
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Century Gothic Regular
Century Gothic Italic
Century Gothic Bold
the Catawba Valley Community
serif college font.
Century Gothic comes in two
weights. It is another extremely
legible font and should be used
for subheads, callouts, and
typography
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headline ITC Clearface Std
Roman Size: 56 pt.
Kerning: Optical Tracking: 0
subhead Frutiger LT Std
Kerning: Metrics Tracking: 50
Kerning: Metrics Tracking: 0
Kerning: Metrics Tracking: 0
recommended typographic
communications.
typography
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When you have a notable event needing promotion, please contact us
for assistance. Our team of professionals has years of experience,
training, and education devoted to creating and delivering
marketing messages. Let us put this experience to work for
you.
You can access the Project Request form here
http://insider.cvcc.edu/default/index.cfm/departments/marketing-services/
We need the facts related to your specific event. The marketing
team will craft a message and strategy for communicating your
information to the intended audience.
We welcome your feedback, and the creation of marketing materials
is an iterative process. Please allow sufficient time to fully
develop a successful marketing campaign. Last minute requests will
likely be denied, with the best interests of the college at
heart.
how to contact us
the many communication needs
team is solely responsible for the
marketing message of the college.
Our priority messaging is directed
at managing enrollment. Please
making it happen
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution Main Campus | 2550
US Highway 70 SE, Hickory, NC 28602-8302 | P 828.327.7000 | F
828.327.7276
Alexander Center | 345 Industrial Blvd, Taylorsville, NC 28681 | P
828.632.8221 | F 828.632.8544 www.cvcc.edu
stationery
official college use by areas other
than the Office of the President.
materials
John Keats Faculty, English
[email protected] | 828.327.7000 x 1820
cvcc.edu | 828.327.7000 | 2550 US Highway 70 SE | Hickory, NC
28602-8302
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https://owl.english.purdue.edu/
approved style guides for all
college communications.
prefer The Purdue Online Writing
Lab (OWL), published by Purdue
University.
For matters of style in formal writing, please refer to the
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, (6th
ed.).
For press releases, please follow the guidelines established by the
Associated Press Style Book.
For effective communication, please reference The Elements of
Style, (4th ed.), by Strunk and White.
American Psychological Association, (6th ed.)
Associated Press Style Book
The Elements of Style, (4th ed.), by Strunk and White.
matters of style
“‘Beauty is truth, truth beauty,—that is all Ye know on earth, and
all ye need to know.’”
– John Keats, Ode on a Grecian Urn
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