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 | Theme building | Content strategy (ongoing throughout project) | Single Sign-On Testing & Integration | Site architecture
PHASE 3
April 2023 – Fall 2023
Design and development (continued) | Content strategy (ongoing throughout project) | Mock-up wireframing (continued) | Theme building (continued) | User acceptance testing | Selected content conversions to staging | Performance, usability, and accessibility testing
PHASE 4
Fall 2023 – Spring 2024
Staging | Training | Content migrations
PHASE 5
Spring 2024 – Fall 2024
Final review and testing | Go live