University Seeks Community Input in Enhancing its Main Web Homepage
Case Western Reserve University has started to showcase its updated logo -- as selected by the university community -- in publications, on select merchandise and on the Web. In order to better highlight the new look, symbolic of the university's traditions of academic excellence and breakthrough research, among others, in its digital communications, the university is requesting help from its community in enhancing its main homepage.
By updating its main homepage, the university plans not only to give its new visual identity greater visibility but also to better address the needs of its various audiences and better communicate its mission and values.
In this next phase of community input, which begins today, faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends of the university are invited to participate in an online discussion regarding a university's homepage in general. The university is asking for input around three questions:
- What are the two or three most important objectives of a university Web homepage?
- Who are the two or three most important audiences for a university Web homepage?
- What kinds of content would best meet those objectives and reach those audiences?
Members of the university community can participate in the discussion via the homepage project blog. Those with a Case network ID also can contribute through the online forum. Both discussions will remain open through August 31, at which time a summary of both will be posted to the homepage project Web site.
A history of the multi-year homepage project and its previous stages of community involvement is available online. The next phases of the project will include members of the university community testing two or three live prototypes and a follow-up usability and satisfaction survey. Join in the blog or forum discussion.
Campus News
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For Faculty & Staff
The Department of Facilities Services has two vehicles being offered for sale through sealed bid. Read more for information on the vehicles, viewing date and location, and bid due date.
The Weight Watchers at Work program will have a registration meeting from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. on August 29 in Thwing center's Spartan Room. The group meets weekly on Wednesdays in Thwing from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. beginning September 5. Participants receive 12 sessions for $144 (payable by cash, check or charge at the August 29 registration meeting). Call 368-3924, or send an e-mail to Sara Fields to learn more.
For Students
Students are being asked to make sure that their computers have some preventative maintenance performed prior to the start of the academic year. Students are asked to install and/or update the Symantec Anti-Virus program, which is available on the university's Software Center. Security patches and fixes for Windows systems are available on the Microsoft Web site. Students also can download and use VPN in order to access restricted resources on the university's gigabit network. For additional information, call 216-368-HELP. Students who have not purchased computer systems yet can visit the Case e-store for special offers and details on recommended specifications.
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