Brown First
The ‘Brown First’ program implemented in FY2002 called for university-wide centralization of print and mailing services through Graphic Services. Senior administration continues to be committed to the Brown First Program and the financial contribution it has generated toward the academic objectives of the University.
The ‘Brown First’ Program provides the first and preferred opportunity for Graphic Services, to meet the print and mail needs of University departments. Graphic Services provides high standards of quality and service while remaining competitive and has retained substantial funds previously spent off-campus. In addition, centralization has given the University improved price negotiating for print and mail related services provided by our off-campus preferred vendor partners. As a direct result of ‘Brown First’, auxiliary enterprises have contributed a significant share of their annual earnings to the University’s operating budget.
Graphic Services will continue to process all requests for print and mail services and, if there are no exceptional circumstances, will meet those needs with in-house staff and facilities. In those cases where auxiliary service is unable to meet the customer’s needs in-house, Graphic Services will place the order with a qualified external vendor and oversee the process from beginning to end. Please contact Graphic Services directly with any questions you may have about the services they provide.
We thank the entire Brown community for their part in making this program such a success. We also ask that you please ensure that all members of your staff are aware of the ‘Brown First ‘ as the continued success of the program and its positive financial contribution to the University requires your ongoing support.