"When choosing a new CMS, to really compare one to another, think ahead to implementation. "
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Rachel Reuben
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Social Media Interns - job descriptions
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Rachel Reuben Nov 14, 2009.
Web Developer, State University of New York at New Paltz
Started Oct 2, 2009
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- Ithaca College
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- http://www.ithaca.edu
- Personal Website:
- http://rachelreuben.com
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- http://twitter.com/rachelreuben
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- http://linkedin.com/rachelreuben
- List three areas of expertise or specialization.
- social media, marketing & branding, crisis communication
- What CMS are you using?
- home-grown
- What department or office are you in?
- Office of Marketing Communications
- Primary Job Responsibility
- Associate Vice President for Marketing Communications
- Number of students at your institution
- 6,500
Rachel Reuben's Blog
"Web First" Philosophy
Oh, how I love this post from mStoner, and how I hope it will help me to continue to grow our Web operation in the near future....
"An often-repeated mStoner mantra is that a college or university’s most important marketing and information tool is its website. That’s the foundation of our “web first” philosophy, and the reason why we encourage clients to make long-term investments in web content,… Continue
"An often-repeated mStoner mantra is that a college or university’s most important marketing and information tool is its website. That’s the foundation of our “web first” philosophy, and the reason why we encourage clients to make long-term investments in web content,… Continue
Posted on February 21, 2008 at 5:00pm — 2 Comments
Web IS about Customer Service
Gerry McGovern's latest post, "Web professional: Are you ready to serve?," in my opinion is his best yet. He just hit the nail right on the head. This is a point I've been trying to make on my campus for a decade.... and I've made many people not-so happy because I refuse to give-in to the bells & whistles just to serve them and not the customer. There is a way to balance the aesthetics, and throw in the… Continue
Posted on January 27, 2008 at 9:00am — 2 Comments
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Rachel Mele commented on Lynn Zawie's group OmniUpdate"Is redesigning your college or university website one of your New Year’s resolutions? If yes, then maybe implementing a new #CMS should be a resolution, too. "
Rachel Mele commented on Lynn Zawie's group OmniUpdate" As you consider content to include on your website, take a minute to look at the most recent higher ed data on student engagement: "
Rachel Mele commented on Lynn Zawie's group OmniUpdate"Join us April 14-18 in Anaheim for our 2019 OmniUpdate User Training Conference! #OUTC19 "
Rachel Mele commented on Lynn Zawie's group OmniUpdate"A website redesign is about more than how your site looks; it should also take into consideration how your site engages visitors. #StartWithTheCMS "
Rachel Mele commented on Lynn Zawie's group OmniUpdate"If you’re ready to make the redesign move, check out these 5 posts to help get you started"
Rachel Mele commented on Lynn Zawie's group OmniUpdate"Join us for our next webcast with Jenny Slaughter from NewCity to learn about atomic design! "
Rachel Mele commented on Lynn Zawie's group OmniUpdate"Being able to engage with prospective students however they access your website is the primary reason for going responsive, but there are several other important issues that a responsive site addresses. "
Rachel Mele commented on Lynn Zawie's group OmniUpdate"In a website redesign, if you take time to really evaluate existing content and your content plan up front, you’ll avoid mistakes that can cost you time and resources later on. "
Rachel Mele commented on Lynn Zawie's group OmniUpdate"According to the 2018 E-Expectations Trend Report, nothing turns off a potential student faster than a hard-to-navigate site or forms that take forever to fill out. "
Jessie Groll posted a discussionFront End Web Developer, with Option for Flexible Work Arrangement, at Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana University of Pennsylvania is looking for a talented front-end web developer to join our growing team in the Marketing and Communications Division. This position offers the possibility of a flexible work arrangement with candidates being able to telecommute up to 3 days a week.The front-end Web Developer works to support and enhance the IUP website and other digital properties and communications. Using CSS, HTML, scripting languages, and other tools the web developer is responsible for…See More
Rachel Mele commented on Lynn Zawie's group OmniUpdate"According to the 2018 E-Expectations Trend Report, of the 67% of high school seniors and 68% of juniors who saw paid ads for colleges and universities, 41% of seniors and 45% of juniors actually CLICKED on the paid ads. "
Rachel Mele commented on Lynn Zawie's group OmniUpdate"Does customer service matter when choosing a CMS? Just ask Sherri Davis, webmaster at Gulf Coast State College in Panama City, Florida. #HurricaneMichael"
Rachel Mele commented on Lynn Zawie's group OmniUpdate"There’s no need to hire a pricey consultant to tell you if your college or university website is performing. Just ask your students. "
Jessie Groll posted a discussionThoughts on "part-time work from home" for a web developer?
This isn't a posting for a job (but hopefully that will be coming soon!)We are looking to hire a new web developer, and have gotten the OK from HR to offer this with the possibility of working from home a few days of the week, and in the office the other days. We're hoping to draw in some more candidates from outside of our local area. This is only the second position at our institution that is not fully on site, so we're in uncharted territory!I'm curious to know, does anyone work part-time…See More
Rachel Mele commented on Lynn Zawie's group OmniUpdate"Join us for our next webcast with Stephen Fornal from Tarrant County College and learn how to simplify web layouts with CSS Grid and Flexbox! "
Rachel Mele commented on Lynn Zawie's group OmniUpdate"Congrats to Robin Oliver of Western Carolina University for being named the 2018 AMA Higher Education Marketer of the Year! "
Rachel Mele commented on Lynn Zawie's group OmniUpdate"There is a simple way to advise content contributors about writing content for your school’s website: “Go with the Flow.”"
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Your profile on uwebd still says you're in New Paltz. Just an FYI!
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Mike