PIO
Room Lowery 720
The Public Information Office handles on- and off-campus marketing and communications.
These responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Facilitating media interviews
- Producing and reviewing the college’s online and print publications
- Communicating important information to employees and students
- Strategizing for marketing and brand awareness
The Director of Community Relations and Communications is the college spokesperson when responding to the media or may work with other college staff to advise them on how to prepare for media interviews. All media inquiries should be referred or reported to this office.
Rose Bell, Director of Community Relations and Communications
Phone: 707-468-3012
Email: marketing@mendocino.edu
PUBLIC INFORMATION HOURS
8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday
All Public Record Requests should be sent to Rose Bell, Director of Community Relations and Communications, at rosebell@mendocino.edu
Mendocino College offers event space to internal and external business/nonprofit partners. Those wishing to hold an event on campus need to submit a request form at least 30-days in advance.
All requests are considered on a first-come, first-served basis. Requests turned in after the deadline may lose consideration. Requests are processed in the order received after District classes and activities are scheduled. Events will generally not be scheduled on any Federal or State holidays, or official days of college closure.
Internal Events:
- Internal Event Request Form (for Mendocino College Staff/Faculty)
- Questions regarding internal Event Requests should be sent to Rose Bell, Director of Community Relations and Communications, at events@mendocino.edu
- Click here to view the Event Calendar for all events on campus.
- To add college event to the website, use this form: Website Events
External Events:
- External Event Request Form
- External events are reserved through Facilities. Additional details can be found on their webpage: Facility Use
- Questions regarding facility use should be sent to facilities@mendocino.edu
The following forms are available for internal use (Mendocino College employees):
Mendocino College Public Information Office Photo Usage Policy
The Public Information Office (PIO) provides a curated selection of official Mendocino College photographs for public use. By downloading and using these images, you agree to the following terms:
1. Copyright and Permitted Use
All photos in this library are owned by Mendocino College. The College holds full copyright and may authorize its use in news coverage, community publications, and non-commercial promotional materials. Higher‑education copyright guidelines specify that institutions may freely share images they own, provided copyright is clear and permissions are secured.
2. Required Permissions and Releases
All identifiable individuals featured in these images have provided the necessary model releases for public use.
3. Attribution
Photo by [Photographer Name] / Mendocino College / [Year (if available)]
4. Restrictions on Use
These images may not be used in any context that:
- Misrepresents Mendocino College
- Implies endorsement of commercial products or services
- Alters the images in misleading or harmful ways
- Such limitations are in line with standard higher‑education communications practices governing image use.
5. No Use of Unapproved Images
Only images published on this page are authorized for public download and reuse. Other Mendocino College photos—such as those from internal folders, social media, or departmental archives—may require additional permissions prior to publication.
6. Contact
For questions about image usage or to request additional photos, please contact the Public Information Office at marketing@mendocino.edu.
Mendocino College Graduation Commencement / Photography by Rose Bell / 2025
Mendocino College Graduation Commencement / Photography by Rose Bell / 2025
Mendocino College Registered Nursing Graduates / Photography by Tony Novelli / 2025
Mendocino College Library, Ukiah Campus / Photography by Thomas Delgado / 2024
Mendocino College Students / Photography by Thomas Delgado / 2024
Mendocino College Firefighter Academy / Photography by Thomas Delgado / 2024
Mendocino College Students / Photography by Thomas Delgado / 2024
For Internal Use Only
When photographing individuals, you must obtain their written permission before using or publishing their images. Please download photo release forms in advance, print copies, and bring them with you to events so that individuals featured in your photos can complete them on-site.
Department Staff
Rose Bell
Tony Novelli
