ACUP in the Sunshine State

Roylance discussed evolving postal regulations, including size and content restrictions, and provided a “to do” list to help others propose and carry out a print-mail merger.

Tuttle added that because his in-plant includes both, some customers don’t bother to bid out print jobs that will be mailed from the in-plant; it’s easier to have the in-plant print them too. To ensure compatibility with postal requirements, pieces are reviewed by mail staff before they’re even printed, Tuttle said.

Getting What You Want

Next year’s ACUP host Richard Griffin, of Central Piedmont Community College, led a session on justifying equipment and software acquisitions. To get what you want, he stressed, you must find a way to show how it will benefit the university—not just your in-plant. The first step is getting your staff excited about it, he said. This is not always a sure thing, as he was surprised to find out when he proposed adding a digital color printer. To get staff on board, he enlisted the support of a trusted supervisor, who had credibility due to her long tenure at the in-plant.