Assignments are made to publications personnel based on current workload, project status of each designer and editor, and established priorities of the unit. All requests for services, however, are considered and evaluated on their nature and timing, and the current workload. When requests cannot be met, the unit will provide editorial, visual design, and production consultation, and will try to refer the client to other appropriate service sources.
Services of University Publications unit are free to the university community and committed to projects based on their importance to the marketing/public relations efforts of Virginia Tech. However, we do charge for our services on projects that are funded by grants in which monies are allocated for communications purposes. In addition, entities that are affiliated with the university are charged and include auxiliaries, the Athletic Department, and the Corporate Research Center. Charges generally follow the current market rate of $50 an hour for design, $30 an hour for editorial services, and $40 a page for page production. Because of current workload demands, our involvement in such projects is rare.
Requests for publications services should be made to the Creative Services Manager, Michele Moldenhauer, or call 231-6839. After it has been determined that the Publications Unit will accept the job, a concept meeting will be scheduled with the assigned designer, editor, and photographer. The client needs to provide the following intake information at that initial meeting: