Content updates and minor design improvements began in summer 2020. The project proposal was presented to the Chancellor in spring 2021, and the project officially kicked off in July 2021.
This multi-phased project is extensive and complex and will span multiple years. Through ongoing communications with the campus, we will to keep everyone informed of progress and any timeline adjustments.
PHASE 1
Jan. 2021 – July 2022
Research and discovery | Procurement of hosting solution | Technology review | Site architecture | Launch new search | Campus communications | Usability testing | Content strategy (ongoing throughout project)
PHASE 2
Aug. 2022 – March 2023
Design and development | Mock-up wireframing | Usability testing (continued) | UI/UX design | Content strategy (ongoing throughout project) | Single Sign-On Testing & Integration | Site architecture
PHASE 3
Spring 2023 – Spring 2024
Design and development (continued) | Content strategy (ongoing throughout project) | Mock-up wireframing finalized | Designs finalized | Theme building
PHASE 4
Spring 2024 – Summer 2024
Content strategy (ongoing throughout project) | Theme building | Selected content conversions to staging | Training | Performance, usability, and accessibility testing | Web governance planning
PHASE 5
Fall 2024 – Winter 2024
Training | Web governance planning | Content migrations | Final review and testing | Go live