James Madison University

Standard Outline for Departmental Websites

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After meeting with Leadership Council, a standard outline for departmental websites has been determined.  Departmental websites will be kept simple and minimal - serving mainly as hubs to direct visitors quickly to the academic program information they are seeking.

All pages will include near the top: Search, Contact Us, Find Us, Support Us

All pages will include in the footer: Date Last Updated, Email Address for Information Publisher, CISAT Logo, JMU Privacy Policy

The Home Page Will Include:
  • Feature Stories/Strong Photography
  • News and Announcements
  • Prominent List of Academic Programs - these will link directly to program level websites which will follow a second standard outline which is currently under development.  View a working version of the program level outline
  • Welcome from Department Head
An About Section Will Include:
  • Accreditation/Awards/Recognition
  • Mission/Departmental Values
  • History
  • Links to Departmental Research Labs/Projects
  • Links to Outreach Units/Projects
  • Department Organization Chart
  • Internal Information (Governance, Forms for Faculty, Committee Lists)
An Our People Section Will Include
  • Faculty/Staff Directory
  • Profile Pages
  • List of Program Related Contacts
A Job Opportunities Section Will Include
  • Job listings for Faculty, Staff, Students and G.A.s

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