The Growler

Mission

The Growler is the official Texas A&M-San Antonio (A&M-SA) university-wide electronic newsletter for faculty and staff.

The Growler’s mission is to inform University faculty and staff about campus news, events, and accomplishments. It is meant to not only keep faculty and staff updated, but to also create a sense of pride and unity.  

Frequency and Distribution

The Growler is published on the first and third Tuesday of each month, with the exception of December and the summer months, when it is typically published once a month.

Audience

The newsletter is tailored for faculty and staff of A&M-SA.

Content Submission Guidelines

Submitting Items to the Growler

Submit information or suggestions via the Marketing and Strategic Communications Request Form. Submissions should include detailed information, including relevant links, who, what, when, where, deadlines and contact information.

Submission Deadlines: Submissions should be made 2 weeks before inclusion but at minimum 1 week prior to the upcoming newsletter.

Editing

All items submitted are edited for clarity, style, and space consideration.

Editorial Considerations

The final decision for any item to be included rests solely with Strategic Communications. Please consider the following when making submissions for consideration:

1. Relevance: Submissions should directly relate to the outlined categories of content and be relevant to the vast majority of A&M-SA faculty and/or staff.
2. Categories for Submission:
   1. University Announcements:
      1. Updates and reminders on important deadlines, initiatives, and other items impacting employees.
      2. Important administrative and campus updates.
   2. Events and Programs:
      1. "Save the Date" for major events (e.g., Light of Esperanza, upcoming campus-wide events, graduation, athletic games).
      2. Features for on-campus traditions like Ring Ceremonies, Midnight Breakfast, or Move-In Week.
   3. University News
      1. Stories and highlights of faculty, staff, and/or institutional accomplishments.
3. Format: Submissions may include articles, event promotions, or short announcements.
4. Word Count: Typically, submissions should range from 100-150 words, concise but comprehensive.
5. Tone and Style: The tone should be professional and engaging. Avoid technical jargon or overly casual language.
6. Accuracy: Ensure all information is accurate and includes correct dates, times, and locations. Verify all sources before submission. Ensure all links are active and working.
7. Media: Contributions with high-quality images or graphics are encouraged. These should be appropriately credited and aligned with University standards. We do not allow the inclusion of flyers as they are not compliant with accessibility requirements.