NHCC Launches Mascot Campaign
North Hennepin Community College is excited to announce a discovery campaign for a college mascot that embodies the spirit and values of NHCC, enhances school spirit and creates a sense of identity among students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the greater community.
Goals
- Utilize the mascot to increase awareness about NHCC's programs, services, and offerings both on campus and in the surrounding communities.
- Use the mascot to engage students, alumni, staff, and faculty, encouraging increased involvement and participation in campus activities and events.
- Create a mascot that can entertain and build spirit at campus and community events, enhancing the overall experience for attendees.
- Develop a mascot that personifies NHCC's brand, representing its values, mission, and commitment to excellence.
- Utilize the mascot as a marketing and PR tool, leveraging its presence to generate interest, attract attention, and promote NHCC's initiatives and achievements.
Tentative Timeline
- Crowdsource and research ideas - Fall 2024 Semester
- Campus voting on mascot concepts – Spring 2025 Semester
- Campus voting on mascot design and name – Fall 2025 Semester
- Finalize mascot design and create brand guidelines – Spring 2026 Semester
- Mascot rollout – Fall 2026 Semester