Press Center Resources

Press Center Space Reservation

If your organization is looking to reserve computers and/or space in the Student Media Press Center, please fill out the form below. Many students and organizations use the building space, so plan ahead and be mindful of what your organization will be using.

RESERVE NOW

Media Law Resources

Student Media offers workshops in media law and ethics in the fall and winter quarters. In addition, you may find these online resources to be helpful.

Student Press Law Center

This comprehensive source provides up-to-date information on media-related law, as well as handy FAQ sheets on libel law, invasion of privacy, a student media guide to copyright and so much more. Student Media organizations may also contact the SPLC’s help desk with questions. Poke around the site for a treasure trove of useful information, and/or sign up for regular email updates from SPLC.

First Amendment Coalition

This non-profit public interest organization supports free speech, more open and accountable government and public participation in civic affairs. Want to know what a sample FOIA request letter would sound like, or more about California Sunshine Laws? This is the place. In addition to online resources, the Coalition offers free one-on-one legal consultations for journalists.

Copyright Clearance Center

This site is designed for academic institutions; however, it also answers a range of other questions from the basics of copyright law to how to stay safe when you’re incorporating videos you didn’t make in your content.

NOLO, Law for All

This exhaustive resource on copyright law is organized by topic. For the basics, try “Fair Use: The Four Factors”; if you want to know whether your organization can make a fan-film of Star Trek, check out “Determining the Length of Copyright Protection.”.

Media Law Flowchart

This flowchart gives more information on the workshop dates and requirements for Fall 2017. The online Media Law make-up quiz is available here.

Network Accounts

Organization leaders and members wishing to use the computers and servers at the Student Media Press Center must fill out the form below. Remember to read the computer and network policies as well.

Forms

Network Account Form

How to Change Your SM Server Password

Resources

Computer Policies

Website Assistance

Student Media employs one or two people every year to help organizations with their web presence. They are experienced in almost everything web related, and are ready to teach you as well as answer all your questions. Send them an email at studentmediawebdev@gmail.com!

Due to COVID-19, the web developer will be hosting their office hours online. Time slots can be booked via Google Calendar appointments. If those times do not work, please send us an email and we can work out a different time that works for you.

Staff

KORA FORTUN

Kora has been working as the web developer since January 2020 and has been involved in Student Media since fall 2018. She is always excited to help other students and orgs work on their websites. Set up an office hours appointment using the link above to come talk to her!

Web Resources

Here you can find resources created by the Student Media Web Developer. These documents are updated constantly, but if they are missing anything, feel free to email the web developer!

WordPress FAQ

WordPress Training - Recorded Video

Constitution Resources

If you would like to write your organization’s constitution, here are some guidelines and resources that will help you develop it. Remember, an updated constitution is required for registration and for your organization’s governance.

Forms

Fill-in-the-Blank Constitution

Resources

Constitution Checklist

Emergency Plan

The document below contains information about campus emergency and response procedures. UCSC employee’s are responsible for familiarizing themselves with this information.

Emergency Action Plan