MONROE, La., (KNOE 8 News) - ULM says the revamped site will emphasize the university's mission while ensuring a consistent, easy to navigate, and visually attractive look.
The web site overhaul will take place over the next several months as more departments and programs migrate their current site into the new content management system. Once in the new system, updating the university site will be much easier for web contributors.
The new design is clean and modern, featuring a prominent photo feature, a special section dedicated to recruitment events, and links to application and information request forms.
ULM's new site is the most recent in a series of technology initiatives aimed at recruitment. In June 2011, ULM unveiled the mobile app, which has since been updated to include new features, such as classroom finders. In September 2012, ULM released a new virtual tour, allowing students and parents to experience the physical beauty of ULM's campus.
ULM President Dr. Nick J. Bruno says, "We are constantly exploring new ways for students to discover ULM. A major facet of that exploration means creating technology that appeals to those potential students. This new web site ensures our future and current students can easily navigate our web site and enjoy the same great experience online as they do on our campus."
ULM's Computing Center staff conducted a series of small focus groups comprised of faculty and staff with technology and recruitment expertise. The computing center also surveyed deans and professional staff about their web site expectations. In addition, ULM's Marketing Committee reviewed the new design.
Rob Glaze, webmaster in the ULM Computing Center, is the project director for this initiative. He said, "A content management system ensures consistency in look, consistency in navigation, and consistency in a user's expectation. This system also provides a framework for multiple web contributors to provide and edit the web site content more efficiently."
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FARMERVILLE, La. (KNOE 8 News) - The family of a Farmerville teen who died at football practice last week says it is overwhelmed by the community's gratitude.
FARMERVILLE, La. (KNOE 8 News) - The family of a Farmerville teen who died at football practice last week says it is overwhelmed by the community's gratitude.
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KROTZ SPRINGS, La. (AP) - Krotz Springs police were investigating a report that a substitute teacher tore a desk apart and assaulted a 13-year old boy.
KROTZ SPRINGS, La. (AP) - Krotz Springs police were investigating a report that a substitute teacher tore a desk apart and assaulted a 13-year old boy.
MONROE, La. (KNOE 8 News) - Monroe's first Bayou Desiard Dragon Boat Festival is here."It's something that I saw in another town and I really wanted to bring it to Monroe. You know, we could not have done
MONROE, La. (KNOE 8 News) - Dragon boat racing kicks off this Saturday and the proceeds are going to a good cause.
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MONROE, La. (KNOE 8 News) – Jeane Gonzales has lived in the same house for nearly 40 years, but now she is facing a major problem. A leak is coming from her home's water meter.
MONROE, La. (KNOE 8 News) – Jeane Gonzales has lived in the same house for nearly 40 years, but now she is facing a major problem. A leak is coming from her home's water meter.
