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My Missouri State

Your window to Missouri State

I have information to get out there; which way is best?

Web Site – everything
Portal – targeted, small pieces information; continuous stream
Announcements – calls to action

 

Definitions:

Tabs

 

Channels

 

Sections

 

Announcements

 

Framed Page

 

Layout

 

Banner Framed Page

 

Tabs:

Tabs are the main organization method of My Missouri State.

Home: announcements, news, events, features
Profile: Displays information specific to the user. (eg. employment details, account balances, parking tickets)
Academics: Displays information about the student’s academic career. (eg. grades, class schedule, registration tools)
Teaching and Advising: Displays information for courses being taught by faculty members as well as information needed to advise students. (eg. faculty dashboard, faculty grade assignment)
Work Resources: Contains information an employee needs to do his or her job. (eg. time reporting, leaving reporting, eforms )
Campus Services: Contains channels that give information from resources on campus, as well as links to other web pages. (eg. wellness works, bookstore)

Channels:

Types – Banner channels, targeted content channels and custom programmed channels

• Targeted content channels are sourced from Web Press.
• Banner channels come with the system.
• Custom programmed channels can be requested with Computer Services or Web and New Media
• Audience targeting – You can target an entire channel or just sections to a specific audience.

Current roles: employee, faculty, advisor, student, student employee

• Design Options

- Different widths depending on placement
- Most channels appear similar; channels with inner white boxes are reserved for larger pieces of
content (eg. stories, photos)
- Can include images

Tips

• Use short text.
• Can include links to full story/more details.
• Use headings.
• Don’t rely on wide content, like photos or charts.
• Understand that channels are different widths depending on screen size.

Framed pages:

• Regular framed pages open with a large white inner window.
• Banner framed pages appear similar but contain information sourced from Banner
• All other pages open in a new window.

Who Needs a Channel?

Channels are great options for users who have a continual stream of updated information.
Request a channel at: http://www.missouristate.edu/web/Channelrequest.htm