About University Relations

A unit of the University System of Georgia, Clayton State University is an outstanding comprehensive metropolitan university located 15 miles southeast of downtown Atlanta. The objective of Office of University Relations is the promotion of Clayton State University in a positive fashion with the goal of increasing the University’s visibility among any and all relevant publics. University Relations is charged with establishing the identity and improving the image of the University.

The office of University Relations is the primary contact for journalists needing information regarding the university.

Contact Information

The Office of University Relations is located in The Student Center in the External Relations Division Suite. We are staffed from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. each business day.

Phone: (678) 466-4460
Fax: (678) 466-4466
2000 Clayton State Blvd.
Student Center RM 232
Morrow, GA 30260

Driving Directions

Clayton State University is easily reached by taking I-75 to exit 233 (15 miles south of downtown Atlanta). Turn left and follow the green and white signs for 1 1/2 miles north on Georgia Highway 54. Turn right into Clayton State Boulevard.

From I-675 take exit 5 west and continue straight on Forest Parkway for two miles. Turn left onto North Parkway. At the first traffic light, Harper Drive, North Parkway becomes North Lee Street. Continue straight on North Lee Street for one block to the next traffic light. Turn left onto Clayton State Boulevard. University Campus Map (PDF format).

Our Staff

	John Shiffert Director of University Relations Contact for University Relations, Clayton State University, and the School of Business, College of Information and Mathematical Sciences and the School of Graduate Studies. Information source for the University. Editor of “Campus Review,” “The Laker Connection,” “Laker Lines” and all University Relations e-publications. JohnShiffert@clayton.edu (678) 466-4460
	Lauren Graves Communications Specialist Lauren Graves creates print publications for the campus community including brochures, posters, flyers, postcards, displays, event programs, newspapers ads, vector art design, and other print materials. She is also responsible for the layout and design of Clayton State’s magazine, “The Laker Connection” and newsletter, “The Campus Review.” LaurenGraves@clayton.edu (678) 466-4461
	Erin Fender PR Specialist Contact for photography of events, headshots or other special needs, School of Nursing and College of Arts and Sciences news and events. ErinFender@clayton.edu (678) 466-4462