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M State Brand

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Minnesota State Community and Technical College (M State) legal name, moniker and logos are important components of the college brand and must be used appropriately and consistently. The M State Communications and Marketing department (CAM) is responsible for communicating the brand and holds the primary authority for decisions about M State branding.

M State’s branding components are proprietary. Use of any logos, designs or other components is an acknowledgment of your acceptance of the guidelines.

Media, partners and other public entities

External marketing and/or product vendors who embark on a collaborative project with M State or wish to use of any logos, designs or other branding components must use them according to M State brand guidelines.

Alumni

Alumni groups may use M State branding with the CAM department's approval and upon alumni foundation recommendation. Individual alums are not allowed to use M State branding components.

Student groups

Student groups may use M State logos and other branding components, provided groups follow branding standards and obtain prior approval from the CAM department.

Employees

M State employees should use the tools and resources available to them on the portal at MSCTC - Communications and Marketing.

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Before using M State brand assets

Anyone creating written, visual, digital or multimedia materials for external/public audiences for or on behalf of M State should refer to the branding guide available upon request from the CAM department. 

If you have questions or need assistance, please contact Dean of Integrated Communications Karen Reilly or Senior Graphic Designer Laura Jones.

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