About The Board

The Campus Signage and Branding Review Board (CSBRB) was established to ensure that the Cleveland State University (CSU) campus looks branded, professional and consistent at all times. This review board is responsible for making sure the University leadership’s mission for campus professionalism is fulfilled. The CSBRB will work to maintain the CSU brand in a positive light inside and outside of campus. The review board will stay consistent with what the Cleveland community requires. The CSBRB will support this mission by holding all parties accountable to the same standards and will guarantee that these standards are clearly communicated and easily accessible to our campus community.  

Responsibilities Include:

  • External signage
  • Interior building signage
  • Wayfinding signage
  • Advertising and promotional signage
  • Building directories
  • Room ID signage
  • Athletics signage
  • Parking lot and garage signage
  • Campus maps
  • Environmental graphics and window vinyl
  • Public-facing banners (Student Center outdoor railings, SC atrium banners, pole banners, etc.)
  • Public-facing art commissions and purchases
  • Placement of Visix digital signs

Members:

Sean Ries – Co-Chair
Executive Director, Capital Planning, Access and Campus Experience

Kristin Broka – Co-Chair
Associate Vice President, Marketing and Communications - University Marketing

Renee Adam
Sport Information and Media Coordinator - Athletics

Stephanie Harper
Interior Designer and Space Manager - Capital Planning

James Lightcap
Senior Graphic Designer - University Marketing

Sarah Rutherford
Associate Professor of Design, Department of Art and Design