The Web Developer Users’ Group (WDUG) is an organization designed to increase the flow of information between the Web Advisory Committee and the developers of official University web pages.

Purpose

WDUG’s goals are to:

• Nurture communication of advanced web design issues, including best practices, new technologies, the University’s web style, and innovative methodologies and projects
• Increase peer review, collaboration, and group discussion among University developers

WDUG is an association for the mutual benefit of its members and for the benefit of the University in general. Rather than replacing existing courses and support avenues, this group will extend the resources for University web developers to a more advanced level.

Activities

WDUG strives to meet once a month during fall and spring semesters. Below is the current schedule:

Spring 2009 Schedule

Date	Time	Location	Topic
Thu, Jan 22	10-11 AM	PSU 313	Web Press Tips and Tricks
Tue, Feb 24	2:30-3:30 PM	PSU 313	Email Marketing
Wed, Apr 1	9:00-10:00 AM	PSU 313	My Missouri State Portal
Wed, Apr 29	2:00-3:00 PM	PSU 313	iTunes U

Membership

To be eligible for participation in WDUG, you must be a web developer for a University unit, course or sponsored organization. Membership benefits include the following:

• Participate in the WDUG discussion groups
• Meet one-on-one with other members of WDUG
• Provide input and feedback to the Web Advisory Committee