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The College Relations staff produces dozens of publications a year, many of which are in production at any given time. Most publications are on annual schedules. We take on new projects when possible, but any new publications must not disrupt the projects we’re already committed to producing.

What We Do

The College Relations staff produces dozens of publications a year, many of which are in production at any given time. Most publications are on annual schedules. We take on new projects when possible, but any new publications must not disrupt the projects we're already committed to producing.

Our publications range from brochures and booklets to large-scale projects such as the admission viewbook and the Smith Alumnae Quarterly. Some are funded by the office's annual budget while others are paid for by other offices and departments on campus. We have no “discretionary fund” for projects not in our budget.

The focus of our publications program is external (off-campus) college relations. In general, we are more likely to produce your publication if the intended audience is off campus (for instance, prospective students) rather than on campus.

Our Services

The College Relations staff can provide any or all of these services on most projects: writing, copy editing, design and layout, photography, proofreading, and printing.

We Produce

  • admission marketing materials for prospective students, including brochures
  • the Smith Alumnae Quarterly
  • publicity materials and programs for major college-wide events (such as Rally Day and Commencement)

We Cannot

  • produce programs, invitations, and other announcements for one-time events (contact Copy and Mail Services)
  • print course syllabi or materials for classes or projects
  • handle your orders for stationery or business cards (contact Purchasing)
  • design posters for most events
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It’s a Process

There are a lot of things to think about when planning a publication. Purpose, audience, timing, and design are among the topics we’d like you to consider before contacting our office with a request—having some of these things in mind will make for a smoother process and, ultimately, a better publication! We’re looking forward to working with you.

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Contact Us

All of College Relations resides at 30 Belmont Avenue, with the publications team on the first floor.

New Projects or General Questions

Please contact the publications team directly.

413-585-2180
publications@smith.edu

Questions About Publications for Development & Alumnae Relations

John MacMillan, editorial director, alumnae communications

413-585-2031
jmacmill@smith.edu

Questions About the Smith Alumnae Quarterly

Christina Barber-Just, editor, Smith Alumnae Quarterly

413-585-2167
cbarberjust@smith.edu

Questions About Notes from Paradise, the email newsletter

Megan Tkacy, associate editor, Smith Alumnae Quarterly

413-585-2061
mtkacy@smith.edu