Harper College offices will be closed Monday, September 2 in observance of Labor Day.
Marketing Services provides strategic direction for all of Harper's communication efforts.
This office is a steward of the Harper brand identity and manages the content of the College's official print publications, the main web site and key social media sites.
Create Microsoft Office documents that align with Harper's brand identity. Choose from letterhead, memos and Powerpoint.
Editorial Style Guide
Harper's editorial style is used for consistency in College presentations.
Additional important notes:
Brand Standards
Guidelines and examples of the approved Harper College logo, typography, colors, stationery
and the standards for their use.
Graphic designers work closely with you and your marketing specialist to ensure that your project aligns with your vision, and adheres to the Harper College Brand Standards.
You may have an opportunity to represent Harper College at national conferences and professional organizations. If they request a statement summarizing Harper College please consider one of the following overview statements.
Short - 38 words
Harper College enriches its diverse communities by providing quality, affordable and
accessible education. The College serves more than 40,000 students annually on its
200-acre campus in Chicago’s Northwest suburbs, and offers 40-plus degree programs
and more than 100 career certificates. All of Harper College’s efforts are grounded
in increasing the number of students who complete credentials, or finish. This simple
yet powerful theme is critical to our community’s and nation’s success.
Medium - 71 words
Harper College is one of the nation’s premier community colleges and one of the largest,
serving more than 40,000 students annually in Chicago’s northwest suburbs. The College’s
academic programs prepare students for rewarding careers and for transfer to four-year
universities. Harper offers associate degree and certification programs, advanced
career programs, workforce training, professional development, continuing education
classes, accelerated degree options for adults and developmental education programs.
For more information, visit harpercollege.edu or call 847.925.6000.
Long - 164 words
Harper College is one of the nation’s premier community colleges and one of the largest,
serving more than 40,000 students annually in Chicago’s northwest suburbs. The College’s
academic programs prepare students for rewarding careers and for transfer to four-year
universities. Harper offers associate degree and certification programs, advanced
career programs, workforce training, professional development, continuing education
classes, accelerated degree options for adults and developmental education programs.
Under President Dr. Ken Ender, Harper has become a national leader in student success
by increasing graduation, transfer and certificate completion rates, aligning the
College's curriculum with high schools, training students for new economy jobs and
implementing new accountability and transparency standards. Since 2009, Harper has
experienced record graduation rates and a dramatic increase in the number of students
who come to Harper college-ready. The College has also formed new alliances with businesses
and manufacturers to fill the shortage of skilled workers in key industries in the
Chicago area. For more information, visit harpercollege.edu or call 847.925.6000.
Mail Center staff collects and distributes campus and U.S. Post Office mail to the Palatine campus, the Harper Professional Center (HPC), Illinois Employment and Training Center (IETC), and the Northeast Center (NEC).
Please utilize the expertise of this office to ensure your mailings are cost efficient and meet U.S. Post Office regulations and/or non-profit restrictions. Learn more about Mail Center services.
All faculty, staff and trustee permanent name badges are designed to adhere to Harper College and Harper College Foundation Brand Standards. Please allow two weeks to receive your badge after approving badge proof.
Steps to order a name badge:
Custom Photography
Official College photography is facilitated through this office. Completed assignments become part of the Harper College image archive, which is managed by Marketing Services. Older/historical images are archived by the Harper College Library.
Model Release Form
It is advisable to obtain a written release from any individual that would be recognized in a photograph or video. If the individual is a minor, parental or guardian consent is required.
Public Photo Gallery
A collection of authorized photos are available for no charge. These photos may not be used for commercial purposes without the permission of Harper College.
Three Options to Fit Your Needs
Harper Store (Fastest Option!): Choose from pre-printed items you can purchase from Publishing and Distribution Services online store. This is a great option if you need small quantities or need branded items quickly!
Harper Logo or Approved Department Logo Item (4-6+ weeks minimum):
Custom Brand-Standard Approved Design Option (6 weeks + minimum depending design and shipping):
MSC has provided Harper's brand standards to the following vendors:
Green Promoting, Michele Johann
Bridge Printing, Matthew Papenbrok
Sieg Marketing, Sharon Sieg
Publishing Services provides on-campus printing as well as offering pre-printed Harper College items.
Sample pre-printed Harper College folder available for purchase.
Quick Response (QR) codes are 2D bar codes offering scannable access through a smartphone that leads to a URL web address. Scan codes are easy to use and link directly to event RSVPs, Harper apps, Areas of Interest pages, email sign-up pages, career fair info, etc.
Use them on banners, posters, flyers, brochures, digital materials, direct mail, event programs, campus maps, outdoor media, inside elevators and other marketing materials. QR codes add to our marketing tool kit much like other contact information.
Scan Me to learn more about Harper College.
If you have a one-time need for an event or fundraiser, you can use a one-time scan code provider such as QR-Code-Generator.com. For longer term use or for Harper College collateral in development, Marketing Services has secured a single-source provider account which has reporting analytics.
Here are guidelines that will help you make sure your QR code performs correctly and
meets Harper College brand standards:
Requirements List
NOTE: If you are requesting a QR code for a new or existing marketing piece, please provide the webpage URL in your Marketing Request or directly to your Marketing Specialist/Project Manager.
Marketing specialists strategize for all media - print publications, news, web, social media and video. They help you determine the best methods to meet your goals, stay within your budget and align with Harper's editorial style and graphic standards.
Translation services are available for departments wishing to communicate in languages other than English through a certified translation company that has been vetted by Marketing Services.
If you wish to have text, copy or multimedia audio translated, your department will be given a cost estimate for approval. Once you approve budget and provide an account, a Marketing Specialist will work with the vendor to complete the translation.
Videos are a popular and effective form of communication. Like all promotional materials, videos produced by Harper College faculty and staff must be of the highest quality to properly represent both the College and the brand. All videos must be captioned for accessibility compliance. Please review the multimedia standards here Harper College Multimedia Standards.
Create and Share a Video
Model Releases
Marketing Services manages the Harper College web site, harpercollege.edu, using a content management system (CMS). The site is designed for usability, is optimized for search engines, and is continually monitored for compliance with Section 508 accessibility standards.
If you work with an outside vendor to produce any official Harper communication materials it should be approved prior to publishing. Please contact a Marketing Specialist as early as possible in the project process to facilitate a creative review.
Marketing Services
Building S
847.925.6511
standards@harpercollege.edu
Marketing Project Request
Hours
Monday through Friday:
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.