Style Guide

We have started a style guide for editing in Drupal.  Here is what we have, so far, but please visit the documentation for updates. Layout The “juice bar” feature is a convenient place for sharing stories about your department or office, but remember that it takes up quite a bit of space at the top […]…Continue Reading Style Guide

Content Guide, Check-in Reminder, Usability

A PRESENT FROM WHITE WHALE During the WorkSessions, we have heard questions like “What should go in a sidebar?” and “Is this something that should go in the Carousel?” To help us answer these questions, White Whale has provided us with a content guide, and they have turned it into a VISUAL.  Attached is a […]…Continue Reading Content Guide, Check-in Reminder, Usability

Web Makeover Check-in

Dear Colleague, As the deadline for launching the new website approaches, we are concerned that some offices and departments may be feeling under stress about their ability to complete the conversion of their site to the new platform by December 15th. We’re writing to check in with each department, office, and program to gauge how […]…Continue Reading Web Makeover Check-in

Double Majors and a Liberal Arts Education

I am often sent interesting posts from blogs having to do with higher education.  The following link was sent to me by a parent who heard my commentary on the ever increasing over-specialization in undergraduate education, and in particular, my opposition to students selecting double majors at Middlebury. The post, written by a current Williams […]…Continue Reading Double Majors and a Liberal Arts Education