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How can we celebrate our colleague’s research on our department website?

Departments can celebrate research and are encouraged to do so. This is one of the main sections of all our websites. We want our future and current students to see all the wonderful research being done in our Faculty. Departments can have research posted as: news announcements/posts in the research section above the publications add […]

Can we add a job postings page to our department website?

We can create a “Join Us” or “Work With Us” page on department web pages.  Currently the Department of History has a “Job Opportunities” page that the Communications team has revised and aligned with the University’s brand. This is something we can do for any departments that wish to have one. If you’d like to […]

Why are there inconsistencies across department websites?

For example, some department websites include a research and publications page, but others do not. Some include an “In Memoriam” page, while others do not. In light of new content and infrastructure rules, how can the Faculty better advise departments about best practices, options, innovations, collective content-building strategies, and work with departments to expand their […]

How much room is there for flexibility, differences, and local content development?

If the information is aimed at our primary audiences, with the purpose and intention of the website, and follows web design best practice, AODA, University’s policies and guidelines, the Communications team will work with the department to find a suitable location on the website to place the content.

What are department websites meant to do?

Department websites are intended to provide relevant information to our primary audiences; to familiarize audiences with programs; promote enrollment and retention; and provide resources to support our students. The information should be relevant to the overall objectives of the department, the Faculty, and in keeping with the University’s priorities.

What is the process for removing ‘unapproved’ content from department webpages?

In alignment with central communications and marketing, if content does not meet web design best practices, the University’s policies and guidelines or AODA, or does not satisfy the purpose and intent of the website, a member of the Communications team will contact the department in question to advise that the content does not align with […]

What is the relationship between the administrative governance of websites and academic content, possibly including department decisions or opinions that do not align with those of the University’s administration?

The University’s website(s) is primarily a tool to promote the University and its excellence. It is intended for recruitment and retention purposes and to provide prospective and current students with relevant information and resources pertinent to their current or intended studies at York. The University has made it clear that these websites are not intended […]