Time: April 9, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Speakers: Jillian Kuhn Redesigning a one-off website for every unit is costly, time-intensive, and inconsistent. Instead, shifting to a “build once, serve many” approach delivers sites that are sustainable and affordable – making your leadership, web team, site owners, and end users happy! We’ll share the story […]
Event tag: Web Development
Modular Architecture for Web Applications
Time: April 10, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Speakers: Mikael Arvola Our new standards and guidelines for developing web applications at the Graduate College. We’ll talk about system-level architecture as well as design choices for individual parts, and the reasoning behind each. The whole stack from server to user interface will be covered. While most […]
From Server to Screen: Elevating Web Performance with Custom Elements and SSR
Time: April 4, 2:45 pm – 3:45 pm Speaker: Cory Rylan How can we achieve lightning-fast websites without sacrificing rich interactivity? In this session, discover cutting-edge techniques that combine the best of server-side rendering (SSR) and client-side interaction for modern web experiences. We’ll explore how to leverage Custom Elements (Web Components) to build server-rendered UI […]
Introduction to Redesigning Your University Website: A Strategic UX Approach
Time: April 4, 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Speakers: Rashmi Tenneti, Maggie Evenson, Stacy Billman Is your university website truly serving your students, prospective applicants, and other key stakeholders? This management-focused session provides a strategic roadmap for overseeing and directing a successful website redesign project using proven UX methodologies and data-driven decision making. Duration: 60 minutes | […]
Behind the Scenes of the My Giving Donor Portal: A Full-Stack Implementation using Azure and React
Time: April 4, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Speaker: Bill Reynen The University of Illinois Foundation wanted to build a donor portal that could scale to handle the large number of donors to the University of Illinois System. It had to be scalable, secure and allow for new features to be added over time. Hear […]
Cybersecurity Resources for Coders
Time: April 4, 9:45 am – 10:45 am Speakers: Edward Delaporte, Michelle Pitcel A brisk tour of risk mitigation resources for Illinois Developers and Web Admins.
Streamlining Success: Partnering with Customers to Optimize Web Reviews
Time: April 3, 2:45 am – 3:45 pm Speaker: Johnathan Grant Hey, web wizards! Ready to uncover the secrets behind a seamless web review process? Join us for an in-depth case study on how a dynamic University of Kansas team revolutionized their web review system by optimizing workflows and forging strong partnerships with their customers. This […]
Questions to ask before signing with a vendor for website design / development / maintenance / hosting
Time: April 3, 2:45 am – 3:45 pm Speaker: Cordelia Geiken This session will walk folks through the different kinds of questions you should have answers to before you sign with a vendor. We will cover topics like: Design, Accessibility, Search Engine Optimization, Content Imports and Exports, Which CMS to use, Security, Backups and Storage. […]
AI for website managers
A good interview starts long before you press “record.” In this session, we’ll dive into techniques to level up your interviewing skills for print, video, podcasts, and more. Learn strategies to prepare effectively and establish rapport and comfort with interviewees. Discover tips for managing the flow of conversation from beginning to end and crafting questions that elicit engaging responses. We’ll also cover best practices for making the most of your interview content during editing, on the web, and on social media. Whether you’re a novice or have some experience under your belt, this session will offer valuable insights for everyone.
Key Messaging Done Eas(ier)
Time: April 3, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Speaker: Chris Axtman-Barker University Housing worked to analyze resident opinion data to refine communications encouraging residents to live on campus for a second (or third, or fourth!) year. Data backed key messages then ran through communications and marketing materials for a digital-first returner campaign with startling success. […]