Design and Layout Services

The graphic artist and publications director in the Office of Public Affairs are available to design and/or layout and write publications for faculty and staff members. The graphic artist and publications director may suggest ways in which time and money can be saved in the production of publications, but early consultation is necessary in order to take advantage of such savings.

The Publications Office will produce a design that satisfies both the originator of the publication and the Office of Public Affairs, but mechanical limitations of the printing process, appropriateness of time and cost, consideration of the publication's audience, and consistency with professional design standards and university graphic standards will have a bearing on the final design.

All copy submitted for use in a publication will be read and checked for accuracy in spelling, grammar and punctuation. Changes may be made to clarify, reduce repetition, avoid ambiguity, correct factual errors or smooth out rough passages. Questions about the content or suggestions for major textual revisions will be directed to the author. The Office of Public Affairs may provide assistance with the initial copy preparation, although originators of publications are generally responsible for producing complete, accurate and grammatically correct copy. Final copy must have the approval of both the originator and Public Affairs.

Dewayne Wright, Publications Director
E-mail: DAWright@tntech.edu
Phone: 931-372-3215