In order that the Center for Instructional Services may better meet your needs for service, the following policies are adhered to by the Center.

Service and Production Priorities

Within each priority classification, the policy of “first come – first served” is followed. Priority is granted to instructional projects and academic research presentations. Projects may be declined or referred to off-campus facilities if demand for services is high or deadlines are abbreviated.

First - Classroom Instructional Support

Second - Professional Research and Presentations

Third - University Related Programs

Fourth - Other Requests

Charges

Only the actual cost of materials utilized by a production request will be charged back to the requesting department and/or individual. Normally, labor costs incurred by a production request will not be charged back to the client. Occasionally, a major project may require full or partial charge back for labor costs. This will be determined at the time the project is submitted. Costs for any equipment, which must be rented, will be charged back. For more detailed information, refer to the Center for Instructional Services Fall 2007 General Rate Schedule (Please double check with Conference Services on what they are charging for equipment to outside groups) or pick up a copy in the main office. Click here for Graphics and Video chargeback information.

Copyright

The Center for Instructional Services reserves the right to refuse to accept a request if fulfillment of that request would involve violation of federal copyright laws and guidelines. For more assistance with Copyright and Plagiarism please visit our resource page on the topic.

Property and Residual Rights

It is ordinarily assumed that all duplication and dissemination rights to materials produced by the Center for Instructional Services are held by Texas Christian University unless a specific negotiated agreement specifies otherwise. Any materials to be sold, rented or used in a product (book, videotape, etc.) for which royalties will be received cannot be used without a written agreement.

Larry E. Kitchens, Director