3 . Advisors of Student organizations will place all orders . Once artwork has been created and approved and quotes have been received , you may work with the vendor directly for the order . a . The utilization of any funds must be approved by the organization and advisor and recorded in meeting minutes . b . Communicate with the vendor if the organization will pay the purchase or if a check will be mailed to the vendor . c . You can pay with your T-Card , process a purchase order , or create a Supplier Invoice Request ( formerly check request )
Apparel-T-Shirts & Polos
The Collin College logo on t-shirts and polos is preferred . If t-shirts or polos don ’ t have the logo , they must at least have the name of the college visible ( see “ Use of Collin Logo ” above ). The Communications Department requests for printed materials ' review must come through Student Engagement .
The college currently works with Ad Wear & Specialty of Texas and Buffalo Specialties for all t-shirts and polos . You can view the apparel offered at https :// www . adweartex . com / and https :// www . buffspec . com /.
Other Important Notes Pricing is based on multiple factors : the color of the t-shirt or polo , the number of colors being printed , and the number of stitches needed for embroidery ( on polos ).
Generally , turnaround time is 7-10 college business days from the time artwork is completed and approved by the customer .
All artwork must be in EPS ( or another vector format ). If you need assistance with creating vector artwork , please contact Student Engagement .
Business Cards
Student Engagement will purchase one ( 1 ) box of standard Collin business cards per organization per academic year . Contact Student Engagement to order business cards . Please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery . The cards will include the organization ’ s name and generic email address .
Banners
Collin College has designated atrium areas on the Frisco , McKinney , Plano , and Wylie campuses to post banners by Student Organizations . Student Engagement serves as the approval center for the banners . Only Student Organizations can request banner space . Banners may sometimes hang in other areas due to special events or construction projects . Any group ( s ) asking to display banners in other areas should contact Student Engagement , who will work with the Campus Provost , to consider the request .
• Banners will be removed in August each year and re-hung after the student organization renews their organization for the next academic years
• One ( 1 ) banner per student organization may be hung at a specific campus .
• Student Engagement staff hangs and removes banners . New banner images must be approved before being created .
• Student Engagement staff removes and re-hangs banners as necessary . There will be times that the Atrium areas are used for special events ( International Day , Winter Holiday , guest speakers , etc .) that may require the removal of banners . The Student Engagement staff will re-hang banners promptly .
Banners may have a maximum dimension of 4 ’ ( wide ) x 6 ’ ( tall )
Before developing and purchasing a professionally made banner , student organizations must have the banner artwork and layout approved by the Communications Department . Student Engagement will help facilitate all requests .
Artwork Guidelines
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