- Oversees the University Press, the scholarly publisher of the university, including publishing program development, book production, marketing and promotion, and development and implementation of departmental policies;
- Acquires and evaluates book manuscripts; obtains reports from external peer reviewers and presents them to the Press's Faculty Editorial Board;
- Negotiates contracts with authors, agents, publishers, and other outside bodies;
- Oversees long-term planning to support Press growth, maximize efficiency, and practice responsible stewardship of resources;
- Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships between the University Press, other university departments, and the larger publishing community in support of the university's mission.
Clara Totten
Clara Totten
University Press
Interim Director, University Press
Campus:
Kent
Office Location:
University Library, Room 1118