Web Editor Training
Sign up for website editor training on the new uis.edu website. Training typically lasts an hour and is open to all staff and students.
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Dynamic Program Pages to Enhance User Experience and Streamline Content Management
The University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) is set to enhance its academic program pages with the launch of Dynamic Program Pages, a collaborative initiative by the Office of Web & Digital Strategy, Enrollment Management, and Marketing. Scheduled for full rollout between November 25 and December 20, 2024, this initiative aims to improve consistency, enhance the user experience, and provide prospective students with accurate and accessible information.
Website Editor Training Manual
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SEO Tips and Tricks
Keyword Research
- Research and select relevant keywords that your target audience is likely to search for. Think how your typical audience would think if they were looking for information. Use common language!
- Use tools like Google Keyword Planner to identify high-traffic and low-competition keywords.
- Use bold and italics to emphasize page keywords and to make the page easier to scan and be more readable.
Website Accessibility Training
Sign up for website accessibility training to learn about the changes to website workflow to edit the uis.edu. Training typically lasts half an hour.
Midjourney Image Prompts
Midjourney generates images from natural language descriptions, called prompts, similar to OpenAI's DALL-E and Stability AI's Stable Diffusion.
Website Editor Training
Sign up for website editor training on the new uis.edu website. Training typically lasts an hour and is open to all staff and students.
Old Websites on Hosted Org will be Decommissioned June 10
The Office of Web and Digital Strategy has reviewed the following sites, which are scheduled to be decommissioned as of Monday, June 10, 2024:
Important Update: Changes to Website Workflow Effective August 1st
As part of our ongoing commitment to ensuring our website remains fully compliant with accessibility standards, we are implementing a critical change in the role permissions for our site publishers. Effective August 1st, all current site publishers will be required to use the new editoria11y accessibility module before publishing content to the website. Additionally, a yearly quiz will be administered to ensure an understanding of the accessibility requirements.
Harnessing AI for Workplace Efficiency: A Guide for UIS Employees
Rise Employee Development Series
In this session, we will delve into the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how it can be harnessed to significantly enhance your efficiency and productivity as an employee. Attendees will learn and explore a variety of AI tools and techniques tailored to streamline daily activities, foster innovative problem-solving, and facilitate a more efficient workflow.