osu.edu Discussion

Q: Has anyone resisted using URLs because other services do not follow osu.edu naming structure?

Q: What is the opinion of the group about abandoning ohio-state.edu?

New Template Examples

1. Find People

2. Help

3. Template Case Studies

4. OIT Example

5. Changes to www.osu.edu

New Media Unit

Establish a more audience-oriented, unified web presence for the university


• Identity/Templates: Create identity system specifically for the web, cooperate with internal units to provide adaptable templates, which strengthen our presence

• Central focus: Concentrate on establishing web consistency emanating from the university's core, spreading outward

• Internal pages: Provide portal-like, function-driven services for regular internal users: students, faculty/staff

• Strategic Partnering: Identify and work with strategic partners where it benefits the university

• Front Door: utilize the front door of the web site as a primary means for message dissemination, news, events, dynamic features that reflects the diversity of ideas, experiences, opportunities and expertise at Ohio State

RSS

OIT/HelpDesk - http://8help.osu.edu/files/ten_newest.rss

Media Relations News Releases - http://www.osu.edu/news/feed/rss.php

OSU Events Calendar - http://www.osu.edu/events/rss.php

onCampus Admin Tool - http://www.osu.edu/facultystaff/admin/