PRINT PUBLICATIONS OFFICE

Who We Are:

What We Do

The Publications team produces printed marketing materials for major events and external audiences, including alumni, donors and prospective students. The major pieces include the quarterly Magazine of Elon, all admissions material, the Provost's Report and publications for the Office of University Advancement.

Planning a Publication

When should you contact us?

• Contact University Relationsat least two months before you need your publication delivered. To initiate a project, call Holley Berry, administrative assistant, and give her your budget number, the number of copies needed and a desired delivery date.
  
• Projects that fall within the scope of the Publications team will be placed on our schedule.
  
• Our team will contact you to schedule a publication meeting.

How should you prepare for our first meeting?

• Know the intended audience for your publication
  
• Know what messages you want to convey to your audience
  
• Bring your creative energy and ideas

Proofreading Responsibilities

• You will have ample opportunity to proofread your publication before it goes to the printer. The Publications team and the client are responsible for proofreading copy in a brochure to ensure accuracy.
  
• Each client is responsible for the accuracy of any copy supplied to the Publications staff for a project.
  
• Each client must sign an "OK to print" form on his/her publication before it is printed.

Deadlines

• Deadlines for each publication are set by the Publications team in consultation with their clients.