Because publications, through words and graphic design, reflect the image of the college, they should meet the highest standards in content and appearance. OIA staff, including the vice president of OIA, the director of Development and Communication and the director of Marketing and Publications, is responsible for the editorial content, graphic design and production of all external promotional or recruitment publications intended for students or the public. OIA annually asks vice presidents, division deans and directors about their areas' publications needs for the upcoming academic year. From the information supplied, OIA plans its schedule of major publications for that year.
All projects scheduled in advance for the yearly plan receive priority status.
OIA encourages department heads to plan ahead for their publication needs and to check in advance on the time schedule for a particular publication. OIA is happy to answer questions, including those questions related to printing projects in the tentative or planning stages. The first step in the publication process is a consultation session. A quality publication takes time to produce. Contact OIA as soon as possible.