Public Information Office
What We Do
Flagler College’s Public Information Office aims to share important information about the college with the campus community and anyone curious about the school. Some of our responsibilities include:
• Producing an award-winning alumni magazine
• Advising a college newspaper that's been a finalist for the Associated Collegiate Press Online Pacemaker award
• Helping members of the media find college-related news, statistics, photographs, expert sources and more
• Providing timely and compelling news about student, faculty and staff achievements through press releases and other media
• Promoting cultural programs, lectures and other educational events offered at the college
• Managing the use of the Flagler College brand identity
Who We Are
Brian Thompson, '95
Director of Public Information
(904) 819-6249 bthompson@flagler.edu
Brian is a former journalist and the current president of the Florida College Press Association. In addition to overseeing the Public Information Office, Brian advises the college newspaper, The Gargoyle. He is also the editor of the college’s alumni publication, Flagler College Magazine.
Carrie Pack Chowske, '00
Assistant Director of Public Information
(904) 819-6201 cpack@flagler.edu
Carrie has worked in graphic design, advertising, marketing and non-profit communications. She serves as the assistant adviser to The Gargoyle and writes and edits stories for Flagler College Magazine, in addition to her general editing and marketing duties. She holds a master’s in journalism education and teaches as an adjunct in Flagler's Communication Department.
Priscilla Proctor
Coordinator of Public Information
(904) 819-6395 pproctor@flagler.edu
Priscilla holds a degree in English — emphasis in creative writing and minor in journalism — from Florida State. She has worked for several state agencies writing reports and served in the Office of Public Information for the Commissioner of Education for the State of Florida. In 1996, she began writing for Flagler's alumni magazine. After taking some time off to raise her family, she now works full time writing press releases and other feature-style articles for the College.
How We Work
Members of the media and general public:
We are here to answer questions and direct you to the people, publications and other resources that can best serve you. Our job is to provide you with open and timely communication.
Please explore the rest of the News & Events pages to learn more about the college, and contact our staff members with any questions.
Students, faculty, staff and alumni:
We want people to get involved with Flagler College – to think, talk, write, join clubs and attend events. We try to highlight the people, places and happenings that make our campus unique. Creating a broader awareness of the college’s progress and achievements benefits every person who teaches, works or studies here.
You can help us do this in several ways.
Tell us your stories. Do you have a friend who is doing something amazing with her degree? Are you working on a groundbreaking project or taking a special trip? We are always looking for inspiring ideas that can be expressed through articles, videos, blogs and more.
Consult us. Whenever possible, speak with us before responding to questions from the media. The Public Information Office should be aware of interviews so we can provide additional resources to reporters and stay updated on media coverage. Journalists work on tight deadlines, however, and they often need you to get back to them within hours or minutes.
Give good interviews. When you do speak with reporters, know they typically need quotes that sum up a lot of information in an interesting way. Think about what you would want to say about a topic if you were given just one sentence or 15 seconds to express it. Remember that nothing you say to a reporter is anonymous or “off the record” unless he/she agrees to those terms beforehand.
With that said, relax. Journalism aims to capture the more interesting parts of life as they happen. Elaborate, prepared statements feel forced and probably won’t make it onto the page or screen. Be real -- and call us if you have questions.