1. Unraveling Web Development PRESENTERS: Bob Nakles and Paras Kaul, George Mason University

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3. I really need a web page. I have some great ideas. Where do I go for help? Can you make my web page for me, for free? And could you throw in some art work or pictures and make it look good? Oh, I’ll have to get credit card information for the “shopping cart” I will need. And, I’ll probably need one of those database things to get in touch with people. And, while you’re at it, could you… “ ”

4. The Problem: Requests for web development increasing, expectations are high. However, staff resources are decreasing; other priorities conflict.

5. The Need Create “one stop shopping” for web development.

6. Goal Change “Where do I go for help?” Into: “Now I know where to go for help.”

7. Getting to the Goal The Web Team is charged with the task.

8. The Web Team  University Librarian, Chair  Executive Director of Instructional and Technology Support  Web Master  Electronic Publications Coordinator  Technology Systems Division Director (Database App. Services)  Technology Systems Division Manager (Database App. Servers)  Assistive Technology Coordinator (WebAIM Grant)  IT Project Office Director

9. The Process Review current resources  Training for self service  Information Technology Unit (ITU)  Electronic Publications (EPUBS) Incorporate new resources  Mason Media Lab  Vendors Interdepartmental collaboration (ITU, EPUBS, Purchasing)

10. Getting Customers to the Right Resource Develop a pathway  Who are you?  What do you want to do?  What is your goal? Develop an Application  Vendors reviewed and suggested questions

11. Series of prompts to get to appropriate resources Pathway to Application for Web Team review Include technical information Policies in one place Emphasis on Accessibility List University resources Creating the Gateway

12. DEMO of George Mason University’s Gateway to Web Development Gateway to Web Development Project Proposal Form

13. Contact Information Bob Nakles, Director, IT Project Office rnakles@gmu.edu Paras Kaul, Electronic Publications Coordinator pkaul@gmu.edu George Mason University General Information www.gmu.edu

14. Summary of the Web Development Process Followed in Developing George Mason University's Web Development Site To duplicate the process that George Mason's Web Team implemented for development of the Web Development “gateway,” the following steps can be taken:

15. Summary of the Web Development Process Followed in Developing George Mason University's Web Development Site 1. Establish a web team committee with representatives from a variety of areas on campus. 2. Agree on a mission statement for your university's web site. 3. Gather, analyze, and revise web procedures, copyright and privacy statements, state Internet regulations. 4. Establish links to web pages relating to the items in #3. 5. Formulate a campus computing policy, if one does not already exist.

16. Summary of the Web Development Process Followed in Developing George Mason University's Web Development Site 6. Establish a University ADA compliance plan to be used on web sites that are developed. 7. Provide a link to accessibility requirements for web sites on your campus. 8. Identify web development resources on campus. 9. Identify resources outside the university. 10. Contact local vendors who can assist with on campus web development. 11. Compile a list of vendors with samples of their web sites and contact information. 12. Identify primary campus servers and inquire as to which servers students, faculty and staff have access to.

17. Summary of the Web Development Process Followed in Developing George Mason University's Web Development Site 13. Establish procedures for students, faculty and staff to following for developing web sites. 14. Identify areas on campus that can be utilized for web development needs. 15. Create an online application for users to request assistance with web projects. 16. Establish a method for reviewing the web project applications. 17. Determine the design consistencies you would like to see implemented on each university web site. 18. Produce an online style guide for web development at your campus. 19. Provide templates, logos, and signatures as on campus resources that your users can download from.