Web Strategy and Development News

Calendar updates: Training available

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The training modules and documentation to become a Calendar Editor are now available.

How to become a Calendar Editor

You can become a Calendar Editor in two easy steps.

Step 1: Complete the required trainings

Completion of both the Web Accessibility Training and Calendar Training are required to become a Calendar Editor.
*Existing CMS editors are not required to retake the Web Accessibility Training.

Complete training

Step 2: Request access

Once you’ve completed the required trainings, submit the access request form to get started.

Request access

Resources

 

Calendar timeline

We’ve set the following dates for calendar launch and editor access.

March 27: Deadline for import

We will import all existing calendar events into the new system. Please ensure that all events you want imported for launch are posted on the current calendar before this date.

April 2-5: Calendar launch

The calendar’s release will happen over several days.

April 8-11: Editor access

Calendar access will be set up and provided to editors that have successfully completed training.

For questions or more information

Contact WebSupport@MissouriState.edu.

Updates: New Modern Campus Calendar

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Calendar Overview

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Detailed instructions

How to become a Calendar Editor

The training modules and documentation to become a Calendar Editor are now available.

You can become a Calendar Editor in two easy steps.

Step 1: Complete the required trainings

Completion of both the Web Accessibility Training and Calendar Training are required to become a Calendar Editor.
*Existing CMS editors are not required to retake the Web Accessibility Training.

Complete training

Step 2: Request access

Once you’ve completed the required trainings, submit the access request form to get started.

Request access

Resources

 

April 8-11: Editor Access

Calendar access will be set up for editors that have completed training.

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For questions, contact websupport@missouristate.edu

Preview MSU’s new calendar system

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The university’s master calendar system is changing this spring. Join us to learn how to add and edit events in the new calendar and prepare for the transition.

Save the date: Omni CMS calendar training

  • Thursday, Feb 22, 2024
  • 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
  • Glass Hall Room 486
  • Zoom link

Register

Register through My Learning Connection, via My Missouri State.

  • From the Learning and Development card
  • Select the My Learning Connection link
  • Search for Omni Calendar Training

Register now

Why the change?

The existing calendar has been in place for 13+ years. It’s time for a more streamlined solution.

The new calendar is integrated into the university’s content management system, Omni CMS.

This change will create a better user experience for everyone. Editors will be able to create their events directly in Omni CMS.

Recap: Hello Omni CMS, goodbye Web Press!

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During MarCom Training Week, the office of web strategy and development presented “Hello Omni CMS, goodbye Web Press!”

The goal: Help all web editors become familiar and comfortable with using the university’s new content management system (CMS), Omni CMS.

A summary of the presentation is detailed below. You can also download the full presentation (.pdf).

What’s changed and basics

Compared to the old system, Omni CMS is easier and quicker to use.

Key takeaways:

  • To log-in, just go to the page you want to edit and scroll to the very bottom. Look for the little copyright-looking symbol (c). This is the DirectEdit link. Click it.
  • To start editing your page, select the green rectangle icon labeled “Main Region.”
  • To navigate between pages or sections of your site, select Content->Pages. All pages are saved as .pcf files. Your “homepage” is always default.pcf.
  • WYSIWYG Toolbar: Where all the editing magic happens. This is where you add, edit or enhance your content.
  • Dashboard: The command center for all your editing activities.
  • Global navigation links are displayed site-wide. Local navigation links are limited to a specific page.

Design system

The web design system is the foundation for building your pages.

Key takeaways:

  • Everything comes from snippets (puzzle piece), components (atom icon) and assets (box with arrows).
    • Snippets: The starting point for building your page. Grids are the most common. Grids “hold” your content.
    • Components: Where you showcase or highlight your content. Examples include touts, call to action (CTA) and more.
    • Assets: Specialized, frozen content. Maps, catalog content and policies are the most common.
  • Use the elements guide for determining how these items should be used.
  • Make sure your content is accessible and legible to all.

Access and support

How to get access or request help for updating your website.

Key takeaways:

  • Know the steps for becoming a web editor.
  • Contact us or review our documentation if you need help.
  • Common support questions:
    • Directory and profiles: Profile details are updated by our office. Office location and phone number can be updated by the individual person.
    • Broken images in preview: Unpublished images won’t display in preview. You must publish the photo(s) for them to display in preview mode.
    • Forms: A work in progress. Minor edits to frozen forms can only be made by our office.

Download the full presentation: Hello Omni CMS, goodbye Web Press! (.pdf)