Transcript Dept Web Design - Gallaudet University

GALLAUDET UNIVERSITY
AA Dept Web Project
DESIGN REVIEW
June 18, 2007
A Web Team Collaboration
Design by Zhou Fang
Hierarchical Menu by Thad Ferguson
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Review Agenda
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Logistics: Sign-In Sheet, Training Sign-Up
Training Orientation: June 27 1-2:30pm, MLC LW11
FAQ
Review Process – Intro, View, Comments
– Academic Quick Links
– Dept Home Page
– Major Page
– General Page
– Faculty Profile and List Page
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FAQ
• Is July-Aug training for content developers or
CMS authors, who will enter info using the CMS?
– CMS Authors
• Will 9-month faculty be paid for summer
training?
– No, service credit or wait until after Aug 16
• Can we get paid instead of the dept getting a
camera? - If Dept chair approves, Yes
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FAQ 2
• Why is consistency among the depts important?
– Easier for prospective students to navigate and find
information
• How can we showcase our creativity,
given the focus on consistency?
– Link from the dept home page to pages created
outside of the CMS (suggested for advanced users
only, consistent header and footer req.)
– Include video, pictures, and flash within the pages
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Quick Links: Academic Focus
Current
Future: Develop Customize Quick Links,
Model: http://vt.edu
Proposed
-- Quick Links –
--Academics –
Calendar
Career Center
Course Information
Library
New Student Info
Research
Student Finances
Student Services
-- Other Links -Directory
Employment
Gallaudet Press
Kellogg Hotel
-- Logins -Bison
Help Desk
WebMail
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Dept Home Pages
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Dept Name and Picture
Button or Text for Apply Now
Signed and/or Written Dept Info
Main Menu
Images
Online at My.Gallaudet.edu,
Org: AA Dept Web Project
– UG and Grad Programs
• Secondary Menu (unique items)
• 3 Highlights (news or other info)
• Dept Contact Info
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Menu Location?
+ Left Side: Consistent with GU Home Page
+ Right Side: Priority to Dept Content
+ Right Side: Same Navigation as IM, Other Tools
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Google-Yahoo News Alert
One Source of Dept Highlights
PDF Files
Online at My.Gallaudet.edu,
Org: AA Dept Web Project
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Program-Major Pages
• Dept Info - Details about Program or Major, Program-Specific Faculty,
Outcomes, Services, Resources, etc.
• Hierarchical Menu (related to that topic only)
• Program Contact
• Marketing Info – OES and Grad School
– Profile, What is this field? Why major in this field?
• Catalog Info – Approved by CUE and CGE
– Course Descriptions, Admissions Requirements, Requirements, Typical
Program, etc.
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Program-Major Page Menu Format?
Images
Online at My.Gallaudet.edu,
Org: AA Dept Web Project
Gold Title for Graduate-Level Programs?
Location of Degree Information?
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MARKETING CONTENT
Not Labeled
As “Marketing
Information”
Content
Controlled by
Marketing
Content
Entered by
Non-Dept
Staff
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Profile Ideas
• Please share ideas for profiles of
students and alumni via Blog or Email
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CATALOG CONTENT
Content
Controlled by
Catalog
Content
Entered by
Non-Dept
Staff
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General Pages
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Option to Show-Hide Picture
Option to Show-Hide Menu
Video Option on Every Page
Option to Show-Hide
Text Block for
Program Contact
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Faculty Listing Pages
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Automated Listing by Dept or Program
Need to Determine Which Data to Include
Summer – Dept Reps Enter Data
Fall – Determine Who Has Rights to Edit
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Faculty Profile Data
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Picture, Name, Title, Depts, Programs
Contact Info (Location, Email, Phones)
Office Hours
Personal Web Site, Attached Vita
Specializations, Degrees
Teaching; Scholarship, Research, and Creative
Activity; Service
• Faculty Statement, Student Comments
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Communications
• [email protected] (Tech Team)
• [email protected] (Dept Reps)
• Blog or Email via: http://my.gallaudet.edu
Organization: AA Dept Web Project
• Public Notes:
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