The Office of University Communications creates and maintains pages on much of the Elon Website, including the home pages for Admissions, Academics, E-net!, Administration, Student Life, Advancement and Athletics.
Website Manager David Morton oversees the Elon Website. He creates design concepts and advises clients on key features such as navigation, photography and interactive applications. He also provides training and consultation to members of the university community on Web content issues and researches new Web tools and software for the University Relations team.
John David Parsons develops and maintains custom Web applications for the Elon Website. He designs and implements database-driven applications such as the E-net! Website. As a member of Elon's IT team, John David helps ensure that the university's Websites are meeting the needs of the Elon community. He also helps evaluate software for the university and researches technology trends in higher education.
The visual branding of Elon's online presence is developed by Web/Print Designer, Timothy Paulson. He designs "look and feel" of Elon's Website and e-communications. Timothy also develops interactive widgets that enrich the site users' experiences.
Are you looking to create or redesign a Website for your office or academic department? The first step is to think about your audience and the message you are trying to convey. Are you speaking to prospective students, current students, faculty and staff, or all of the above? Knowing your audience will help you develop a Website that meets their needs.
Once you have considered your audience, gather content that supports your message. This generally includes a description of your office or department and the services it provides, basic contact information and other content that users may find useful.
Now that you've given some thought to your audience and started gathering content for your site, it's time to make an appointment for a consultation with the University Relations Web team. During this meeting, we will discuss your Website and determine what services are needed to develop your Website.
To schedule a meeting to discuss your office or department Website, call David Morton, Web site manager, at 278-7411.
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