Print & Mail Services
Welcome to Alfred State’s award winning Print and Mail Services (PAMS). We produce a wide variety of projects for both on-campus and off-campus clients, ensuring top quality services overall.
Mission
PAMS’ mission is to meet the college’s printing, word processing, and mailing needs in a timely and efficient manner. This is accomplished in a cost-effective way while maintaining high standards of excellence. The state-of-the-art printing center serves as Alfred State’s key component to SUNY’s shared services initiative.
Printing and Finishing
PAMS specializes in many different print and mailing services for on-campus and off-campus customers using sophisticated equipment and software operated by experienced technicians.
Strengths
- Experienced, highly skilled staff who keep up-to-date on new technologies
- Competitive pricing
- High quality work
- Quick turnaround times
- Knowledge and software that allows us to take deep postal discounts
- Efficient and affordable postcard production
Printing
- Letterheads
- Envelopes
- Business cards
- Brochures
- Flyers
- Post cards
- Specialty projects
- Personalized print materials
- Variable data mailings
Finishing
- Cutting
- Folding
- Collating and stitching
- Drilling
- Binding
- Numbering
- Tabbing
Department Mail
Mail Deliveries
Mail is delivered to buildings once a day, usually between 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Department mailbags should be ready for pickup at 10:30 a.m.
Incoming Mail
Incoming mail should have the employee’s name and department to avoid delays in mail processing.
Outgoing mail preparation
Mail to be metered should be separated from intra-campus mail.
International mail should be separated from all other mail.
Sealed and unsealed envelopes should be kept separate.
Unsealed envelopes should be bundled together with envelope flaps down.
If your envelope does not have your department printed on it, please provide account number. Departments with multiple account numbers should indicated account number to be used.
All over-sized envelopes must be sealed.
Envelopes that contain paper clips or binder clips cannot be mailed.
Personal Mail
Employees should not be receiving personal mail or packages on campus.
Forwarding Policy
Mail for employees who have left the college will be delivered to the employee’s former department where staff will be responsible for distributing the mail by either: returning it to sender, forwarding it to the former employee, forwarding it to another employee, or recycling the mail piece.
Student Mail
We receive tens of thousands of packages a year and have not lost one yet! If you receive a package or priority/certified letter, an email will be sent to your Alfred State email when the item is ready for pick-up. When picking up a package, please be sure to bring a photo ID with you.
Students who live in campus housing pick up their incoming mail at the Mail Center (U.S. mail, UPS, FedEx, DHL, Amazon, etc.), Monday-Friday when school is in session. As packages are processed students receive an email, with tracking information, from mailroom@alfredstate.edu letting them know they have an item to pick up. If students are unable to come to the Mail Center during office hours they may respond to the email stating the name of the designee (trusted friend/roommate) authorized to retrieve their package.
Students who do not live in campus housing should receive their letter mail and packages at their off campus address. Any mail or package sent to a student who lives off campus will attempt to be forwarded (when possible) or returned to sender.
Office hours during the semester are 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Summer hours are 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Please make sure you address your mail correctly so that the item will not be delayed. Also, be sure to secure a tracking number or request signatures for items of value and importance. Your name and your mail code are very important!
Your address MUST be addressed as follows:
First Name Last Name
MC# ________
10 Upper College Drive
Alfred, NY 14802
To locate your MC#, log into BannerWeb, go to your Personal Information and then view your address tab. Your MC# is toward the bottom of the screen, under the heading Mail Center, above 10 Upper College Drive.
Print And Mail Services does not have mailing supplies or postage stamps, but if you have a package or letter that has a prepaid shipping label or postage on it, we can put the item into the mail stream for you.
Amazon Lockers for Students are Here!
Alfred State now has an Amazon Hub to allow more flexible student pick-up. The lockers are located outside of the Print and Mail Services building.
To place an order for delivery to an Amazon Hub:
1. Place an eligible item in your shopping cart and select Proceed to Checkout.
2. When choosing a delivery address, select Search for a Pickup Point location near you.
3. Search by zip code (14802), address (10 Upper College Dr. Alfred, NY), or Hub Name: Racing
4. Select Ship to this address beside your chosen location.
5. Complete your order.
When your package is ready for you to collect, Amazon will email you Directly. This email will contain the information you need to collect your package.
*** This service is for students only. Students can still choose to have their orders shipped to our 10 Upper College Drive address using their MC# and pick up their packages at Print and Mail Services, Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
| Molly Andrus is the Associate Director of Print and Mail Services as well as the senior graphic designer and brand ambassador for the College. Molly is a seasoned professional with a high level of knowledge in all aspects of print and design projects. She has been with Alfred State since 2008, working as the designer and photographer for the Marketing Communications Office. Before joining Alfred State, Molly was the Production Manager at Studley Printing and Publishing, Inc. in Plattsburgh, NY. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from SUNY Plattsburgh. |
| Megan Brott serves as the Office Assistant 2 for Print and Mail Services, where she plays a vital role as the go-to person for all things mail-related. A native of Hornell, Megan brings a wealth of experience to her position, enabling her to effectively support the campus community. With her dedication and expertise, Megan ensures that mail services run smoothly and efficiently, contributing to the seamless operation of the institution. |
| Brent Cobin is PAMS’ senior print technician. With 30+ years of print experience, Brent has mastered skills in operating all equipment in the shop, from offset presses to high-end digital, as well as all types of bindery equipment. Brent has worked for many local printers and is also active within the community serving as a volunteer fireman and assisting with the Boy Scouts of America. |
| Peter VanTyne owned and operated a commercial print shop for 15 years. His knowledge is a welcomed asset to the shop. He serves as a print systems technician for Alfred State. Peter is active in the community by serving on several boards. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Alfred University. |
| Lynn Brennan White is the Marketing Services Production Manager, a role that is critical for the college’s positive image. Lynn is at the hub of coordination and execution for each project within Print and Mail Services (PAMS) and Marketing Communications (MarCom), organizing the production of College marketing initiatives and campaigns in both the print and digital realm. Lynn holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Communications from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts in North Adams, Mass. Before joining Alfred State, Lynn was the Director of Marketing, Public Relations, and the Foundation at UR Medicine Noyes Health. She also worked in the news industry as a photojournalist and Editor-in-Chief at several newspapers. Lynn has also owned a successful photography business for over 20 years. |
