University Communications Mailing Services Tip of the Week

If you are thinking of changing your unit/department name here are some ideas to contemplate:

  • How will the name be abbreviated?
  • Are there any other units/departments with a similar name?
  • Is a name change necessary because of added scope of instruction or accountability?

Here are some names that are so close that it is easy to confuse where to actually send the mail.

  • Diversity Education (5501) vs Office of Equity & Diversity (1061)
  • Environmental Health & Safety (1172) vs Environmental Research Education & Outreach (3002) vs Environmental Science & Regional Planning (2812) vs Environmental Engineering (2910)
  • Finance & Administration (1045) vs Finance & Management Science (4750)
  • Materials & Resources Management (1150) vs Materials Research Center (2711) vs Materials Sciences (1030) vs Materials Science & Engineering (2920)
  • Photographic Services (7013) vs Photography Services (5610)
  • U Rec–is it University Receivables (1039) or University Recreation (1830)

For more information contact University Communications at 335-2365, email joyr@wsu.edu, srigby@wsu.edu or visit ucomm.wsu.edu/mailing.

By Communications staff, Washington State University

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