This section presents policy and procedure regarding the review and approval of UC Davis publications and explains the role of the Editorial Design Office in ensuring that campus publications seen by the general public represent the responsible use of University funds, that they conform to campus policy, and that their content and design are consistent with campus editorial and graphic standards. In general, all proposed nonscholarly publications intended for distribution outside UCD for the purposes of student recruitment, public and alumni relations, or development, including external administrative publications, must be reviewed and approved by Editorial Design during the initial planning stages. Materials circulated within UCD may require review and approval as official publications, depending on their nature and scope. Editorial Design has the authority to make the determination of whether an item requires review and approval as an official publication. Examples are the UC Davis General Catalog, announcements of schools or colleges, departmental descriptions of undergraduate and graduate programs or student services, and materials related to the recruitment of prospective students.
Examples are posters, programs, and invitations to ceremonial and special events.
Examples are research reports, monographs, journal articles, and progress reports on contract research. This includes publications of University Extension, Cooperative Extension, and the Office of Continuing Medical Education, which have their own editorial staffs. Examples are orientation booklets, descriptions of extracurricular activities, and listings of special programs available to employees or students. Examples are the Student Viewpoint and the Housing Viewpoint. Examples are reports on affirmative action, facilities usage, and administrative matters.