INFORMATION ABOUT THE WEB DEVELOPMENT TEAM

Who We Are:

What We Do:

The Office of University Relations creates and maintains pages on much of the Elon Web site, including the home pages for Admissions, Academics, E-net!, Administration, Student Life, Advancement and Athletics.

Web  Site Manager David Morton is responsible for the overall look and feel of the Elon Web site. 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 Web site. He designs and implements database-driven applications such as the E-net! Web site. As a member of Elon's IT team, John David helps ensure that the university's Web sites are meeting the needs of the Elon community. He also helps evaluate software for the university and researches technology trends in higher education.

How To Plan A Campus Web Site:

Are you looking to create or redesign a Web site 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 Web site 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 Web site and determine what services are needed to develop your Web site.

To schedule a meeting to discuss your office or department Web site, call David Morton, Web site manager, at 278-7411.