Communications Tools for Baker Institute Team Members

Submit a Publication

Use this form to add a work-in-progress publication to the editorial calendar, or to submit a completed work to be published. 

Please reference the institute's Publication Submission Preparations to ensure that your publication is ready for handoff. 

Submit a publication

Submit a Website Update, Social Tip, or Design Request

Use this form to submit a website update, tip for the institute's social media accounts, or graphic design request. 

Submit a website or expert update

Editorial Resources

Publications: The Publications Guidelines provide an overview of the Baker Institute's approach to publishing, editorial standards, and a description of the editorial process.  

Communications Pipeline: The Communications Pipeline is a tracker is used by the communications department plan and manage all Baker Institute publications, digital projects, podcasts, newsletters, web updates, and event marketing. 

Editorial Calendar: This Google calendar, Baker Institute Publications Releases, is maintained by the editorial team to plan Baker Institute publications slated for release and share approved marketing language.

Communications Resources

Social Media: The Baker Institute Social Media Guidelines describe the institute's social media policy for experts and Centers/Programs. The Social Media Strategy is updated annually to outline the institute-wide approach based on industry trends and analytics.

Brand and Style: The Baker Institute Style Guidelines provide instructions to use the institute's visual identity, style, and brand. The Baker Institute Brand Templates include downloadable fonts, logos, and templates. 

Trend Reports: Internal updates on the Baker Institute's key communications metrics and milestones. Quarterly and annual reports are delivered to researchers, staff, and select Rice colleagues. See previous reports here:

Administrative Resources

Operations: The Baker Institute's Operations Guidelines provide a description of HR and building policies. 

Event Resources

Event Guidelines: The Event Guidelines outline everything you need to know to host a Baker Institute event.

Calendar Holds: Submit a calendar hold request for a Baker Institute event. 

Event Photos: View albums of recent Baker Institute events or order printed photos via MPIX. 

Book a Room: Book a meeting room in Baker Hall. 

Create an Agenda: Use this template to format your event agenda with Baker Institute branding/style.