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Contact

For Web CMS assistance, check the online Web CMS Knowledge Base, email the HelpDesk, or call 780-4029.

If you wish to attend a Web CMS training session, please fill out the online form.

For questions or concerns regarding the Web CMS project, contact:

Stephen Houser
Executive Director for Computing Services

Web Content Management System Update -- March 21, 2011

The new USM Web site redesign and content management system conversion is a major project and involves changes that impact all of us, resulting in a new model of how we do business on the Web. The content management system will give everyone greater access and flexibility to make changes and keep content up to date, but it also involves some adaptation to consistent formats and structures. These were designed as part of a two, year-long information architecture redesign that was completed last December, and allowed broad opportunities for input.

Project Schedule Update -- March 11, 2011

The project schedule has been adjusted and updated to reflect the current progress in reviewing deliverables from Greater Good Marketing/Fuseideas and the progress in content migration meetings.

Audio from Web CMS Community Meeting – Gorham – December 3, 2010

Audio recording of Web CMS Community meeting in Gorham on December 3, 2010. The meeting was to introduce the next phase of the Web CMS project, graphical design and content migration, and to answer questions about the process and software to be used.

Audio from Web CMS Community Meeting – Portland – December 3, 2010

Audio recording of Web CMS Community meeting in Portland on December 3, 2010. The meeting was to introduce the next phase of the Web CMS project, graphical design and content migration, and to answer questions about the process and software to be used.

Web Governance

For the full text of the Web Governance document, download the Web Governance (pdf). The introduction is included here for a quick overview.

Web Content Management System (Web CMS) Working Group

Members of the Web Content Management System (Web CMS) Working Group include:

  • Stephen Houser, Executive Director for Computing Services
  • Robin McGlauflin, Web Support Specialist
  • David Nutty, Director of University Libraries
  • John Warren, Library Assistant II
  • Amy Gieseke, Coordinator of Online Student Extended Academic Programs
  • Wayne Cowart, Professor of Linguistics
  • Monica Chau, Web Designer, Office of Marketing and Brand Management

Web CMS Questions and Answers

This page provides answers to frequently asked questions about USM's Web Content Management System.

What is a Web Content Management System (Web CMS)?

A Web Content Management System, or CMS, is web browser-based software to post and maintain the content of your website. The software all runs on the University's web server so there is no software for you to install on your workstation. It includes simple to use content editing tools, similar to Microsoft Word. It allows text formatting, links, pictures, media, etc. to be included in your web content.

Homepage Designs

On Thursday, February 10th, 2011, Fuseideas/Swardlick Marketing met with the Web Executive Committee and approved an initial design for USM's next generation home page. The approved version will be revised to incorporate comments and suggestions as a result of the meeting.

Background of the Web CMS Process

In fall 2009, Drupal, an open-source content management system was selected and technical and architecture teams were established. The technical team has been working to prepare the server(s) and software that will become the final product. There are many options and modules that can be added to Drupal, which provide the features and capabilities the university needs for its large and complex web presence.

Final Information Architecture Wireframe

Dynamic Diagrams delivered the Final Information Architecture Wireframe to USM on January 26, 2011. This final wireframe provides the framework from which the visual redesign of the USM Web site will be created by the Swardlick/Fuseideas team.

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