AFTRS Business Card Procedures
Linked Policy
This procedure details the processes pursuant
to AFTRS Business Card Policy.
Responsible Officer
Director, Corporate and Student Services
Contact Officer
Central Services Manager
Marketing Manager
Authorisation
Director, Corporate and Student Services
Effective Date
March 2009
Associated Documents
Business Card Policy
AFTRS Brand Guidelines
1. Procedures Name
The AFTRS Business Card Procedures.
2. Preamble to procedures
Business Cards have previously been issued on an ad hoc
basis with little consistency in style or content. In order to
ensure consistency of brand and the appropriateness of use a
policy is necessary.
3. Scope
This procedure establishes which AFTRS positions are entitled
to business cards, what content should be included, the
process to approve variations, and how business cards should
be ordered.
4. Procedures
General Principles
• Business cards will only be issued to staff who are required
to liaise with organisations or individuals outside the
School. Casual employees will not be issued with business
cards unless they are engaged for a substantial period e.g.
3 months.
• Administration staff below the Administration Manager
level would not require business cards.
• Students will not be issued with AFTRS business cards.
• Companies will not be issued with AFTRS business cards.
Template
The template for the business cards will be provided by
Marketing. In general formally approved position titles will be
used, qualifications and memberships will not be included
other than “Dr” for a staff member possessing a PhD, and
alternate websites will not be listed. It is expected that any
variation on the template will be discussed with the Marketing
Manager prior to approval.
Approval
Approval for new or varied business cards must be sought
from the Divisional Director. Approval is for both the issuing