In-plants 
Bring Value to Colleges and Universities

Pricing Models. Most in-plant operations in the college and university environment are either self-supporting or mostly self-supporting (75 percent according to IPG data). In-plants should create a formal written business and marketing plan that is updated annually and clearly defines the operation's strategic intent. This plan should be well known within the institution. Pricing for services should be structured to be below the commercial market to provide cost advantages for the university, but should also include enough margin to fund necessary enhancements to ensure that the in-plant remains of significant value to the institution.