The University of Oklahoma seeks to ensure that all publications an items representing the university convey a consistent and accurate message and image. To accomplish this, all purchased publications, advertisements and goods representing a college, school, department, administrative area or program of the university must be reviewed and approved by OU Marketing and Communications or other designated publications office.
Work with your Marketing and Communications Account Executive for project and approval.
Whitehand Hall
339 W. Boyd St.
Norman, OK 73019
pubsreview@ou.edu
(405) 325-1701
Publications to be reviewed are:
Deadlines for Publications Review:
Please allow five working days for small projects such as invitations, fliers and posters. For larger projects, such as catalogs, magazines and newsletters, please allow at least 10 working days.
Printing:
Printing times vary based on the size of the publication. Check with your printer before you begin.
Before submitting externally disseminated publications representing the university, review this checklist to ensure appropriate information is included and reviewed as necessary.
Includes: |
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Equal Opportunity Statement |
Cost Statement |
Accommodations Statement |
Month or season and year of printing |
ZIP+4 codes in mailing address |
Well-written text |
Addition of "For further information, contact ___" |
Listing of key university officials |
University Overview Statement |
No typographical/spelling/factual errors |
Ensure all web links are active and correct |
Legible fonts |
Correct, up-to-date university or department logo |
Prominent display of "The University of Oklahoma" |
Official OU colors and fonts |
All text in the body is 100% black |
Correct mailer designs |
Call to action |
The Overview Statement
Created by the Oklahoma Territorial Legislature in 1890, the University of Oklahoma is a doctoral degree-granting research university serving the educational, cultural, economic and health care needs of the state, region and nation. The Norman campus serves as home to all of the university’s academic programs except health-related fields. The OU Health Sciences Center, which is located in Oklahoma City, is one of only three comprehensive academic health centers in the nation with seven professional colleges. Both the Norman and Health Sciences Center campuses offer programs at the Schusterman Center, the site of OU-Tulsa. OU enrolls more than 31,000 students, has more than 2,500 full-time faculty members, and has 21 colleges offering 174 majors at the baccalaureate level, 191 majors at the master’s level, 86 majors at the doctoral level, 8 majors at the doctoral professional level, 9 undergraduate certificates, and 72 graduate certificates. The university’s total annual operating budget is $2.32 billion. The University of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity institution.
The policy follows:
The University of Oklahoma, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to: admissions, employment, financial aid, housing, services in educational programs or activities, or health care services that the university operates or provides.
To file a grievance related to the non-discrimination policy, report sexual misconduct, and/or file a formal complaint of sexual misconduct, please utilize the reporting form at link.ou.edu/reportingform.
Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to the Office(s) of Institutional Equity as may be applicable – Norman campus: (405) 325-3546/3549, Health Sciences Center: (405) 271-2110, or OU-Tulsa Title IX Office: (918) 660-3107. Additionally, individuals may visit www.ou.edu/eoo.
In publications with limited copy areas – e.g., pamphlet-type brochures, fliers, posters – the following statement may be substituted:
The University of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity institution. www.ou.edu/eoo
Sample: This publication, printed by _____, is issued by the University of Oklahoma. ____ copies have been prepared and distributed at a cost of $____ to the taxpayers of the State of Oklahoma (or at no cost to the taxpayers of the State of Oklahoma).
Never forget: The mission of the University of Oklahoma is to provide the best possible educational experience for our students through excellence in teaching, research and creative activity, and service to the state and society.
For any printed or published material, please include the following Accommodations Statement.
For accommodations, please contact (Department Name) at (405) 325-XXXX.
Oklahoma law requires these statements on certain publications.
Cost Disclosure Statement
Certain publications require a Cost Disclosure Statement. As authorized by Senate Joint Resolution No. 20, a cost disclosure statement containing the following information should be included on reports and regulations in book or booklet format that are published for members of the public.
Sample: This publication, printed by _____, is issued by the University of Oklahoma. ____ copies have been prepared and distributed at a cost of $____ to the taxpayers of the State of Oklahoma (or at no cost to the taxpayers of the State of Oklahoma).
Equal Opportunity Statement
The Equal Opportunity Statement in its full or abbreviated form should appear on all university publications as required by the OU Board of Regents. The policy follows:
The University of Oklahoma, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to: admissions, employment, financial aid, housing, services in educational programs or activities, or health care services that the university operates or provides.
To file a grievance related to the non-discrimination policy, report sexual misconduct, and/or file a formal complaint of sexual misconduct, please utilize the reporting form at link.ou.edu/reportingform.
Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to the Office(s) of Institutional Equity as may be applicable – Norman campus: (405) 325-3546/3549, Health Sciences Center: (405) 271-2110, or OU-Tulsa Title IX Office: (918) 660-3107. Additionally, individuals may visit www.ou.edu/eoo.
In publications with limited copy areas – e.g., pamphlet-type brochures, fliers, posters – the following statement may be substituted:
The University of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity institution. www.ou.edu/eoo
Be a Good Steward of the University’s Resources
Are you charged with designing publications for your area of the university? By knowing and complying with the latest changes in U.S. Postal Service regulations on all your mail-outs – invitations, postcards, newsletters or magazines, or other publications – you can save your unit and/or the university money – sometimes a significant amount. Below are just some of the ways you can lower your distribution costs. For other tips that may save you money and time, visit OU Central Mail’s Web site: ou.edu/printing/mailing.
These recommendations can help you be a good steward of the university's resources. By knowing and complying with the latest changes in U.S. Postal Service regulations on all your mail-outs – invitations, postcards, newsletters or magazines, or other publications – you can save your unit and/or the university money – sometimes a significant amount. Below are just some of the ways you can lower your distribution costs. For other tips that may save you money and time, visit OU Central Mail’s website.