AI Pro Tip: Use Copilot to Create Department Newsletters

Want to spotlight your team's wins and keep everyone in the loop this year? A simple monthly or quarterly newsletter can do the trick-and Copilot makes it quick. Simply follow the steps below to create the first of many newsletters that highlight your department's celebrations, important dates, and professional development opportunities.

1. Get Ready

• Open Copilot in Word or Outlook.
• Gather your updates, events, and files.
• Create a basic template with sections like Spotlight, Dates, and Training.

2. Draft in Word

• Use /file to pull info from your documents.
• Give Copilot a clear prompt about what to include.
• Ask it to tweak the tone, length, or formatting.

3. Send from Outlook

• Copy your text into an email or have Copilot draft it.
• Use Coaching by Copilot for tone and clarity.

Tips for Higher Ed

• Ground content with real files.
• Avoid restricted data.
• Give everything a quick human review.