Web News

Welcome!

Redesign News

We have launched!

Check out the new look for Lincoln University’s website and be sure to leave your comments on the Redesign page!

Website Content Updates

We are continuing to work on projects that will benefit the University. Currently, the Athletics department and Academics each have projects underway. Athletics is going to a fixed-length format that will incorporate an inline window to contain the large amounts of information they want to share. Academics project was spurred into action by SB 289 which requires posting of student’s evaluation of instructor’s on the web.

Check out the new calendar.

Tools for the Web

Using this blog is also a test for the University. We’re looking for a good campus-wide blogging tool to enable open discussion (or private discussion when desired) on various University-related topics. Try it out, post your comments, ask questions, make suggestions!

23 Responses to “Web News”

  1. SHELTON BOUTTE Says:

    I REALLY LIKE THE SAMPLE OF THE MOCK UP 1 WEBSITE DESIGN, IT WHAT LINCOLN HAS BEEN WAITING FOR

  2. Cynthia Chapel Says:

    This layout is easier to navigate and has clearer colors and less distortion in the photos than Mock Up 2.

  3. Cynthia Chapel Says:

    This layout is easier to navigate and has clearer colors and less distortion in the photos than Mock Up 2. Can’t wait to see the final site.

  4. Cynthia Johnson Says:

    I really like the layout and color on Mock 2. This is what I’ve been waiting for!

  5. Lisa Stock Says:

    Mock 2! The coloring is great and the ideas for the features are good too. Thanks for bringing this part of Lincoln forward!

  6. C. Robinson Says:

    Mock 2 is the better choice.

  7. Ithaca Bryant Says:

    Both are nice, but my choice is for Mock 1. I like the colors better.

  8. Ronald Nelson Says:

    I prefer mock #2. On both, mocks, I would like to see a drop down menu when you click on one of the tabs.

  9. Faruk s bello Says:

    I love colors so tink with a little more of that and fast links and also up date in corrent events, the lincoln website will have every thing.. its simply creatyvity and we or every (IT personal) knows that!good jub guys keep it up!

  10. Carissa Schroer Says:

    Both of these look great! I think Mock Up #1 is more user friendly though. I like that there is one calendar icon as well as the option of going to a calendar through a tab. I also think that having a link for jobs on the main page is important.

  11. Carlos Arellano Says:

    To be honest the LU logo itself needs a redesign. Mock #1 is the better choice but still needs a lot of work. Increase readability on the heading of the sidebars. The serif headings (perhaps Arno Pro would be a better choice) and sanserif content is nice especially the changes in bold and normal size. I believe a liquid layout, centered, would work better for the mock up. The different shapes for the pictures in the main content area are a nice touch but should be consistent (the istock pic in the middle should have been a shape as well). For having a width of 900px the site seems way to cluttered with the exception of the mock1_13.jpg image. The footer seems a bit large but I’m assuming with more content that it won’t appear to be as large. I will admit is is a step forward from the current site and a giant leap from the one before but more attention needs to be paid to other university’s sites. http://www.rice.edu/ and http://www.uchicago.edu/ are very elegant sites. One more thing: please, please, please get rid of the tables. The site should be pure CSS, which includes getting rid of the javascript rollovers (which are messing up the mock1_13.jpg when activated). I graduated this spring but would love to help in any way.

  12. Victoria Rippstein Says:

    Mock 1 is the best option by a mile!

  13. Zachary Brunnert Says:

    Finally Lincoln is getting a professional looking website! We will even have a calendar…wow. Lincoln is like a real school now.

  14. Michael Johnson Says:

    Good Morning LU. If this 24 hr center computer time is right – it is now 8:54a.m. I have to hurry!!! So pray for my strenght.. I have not slept in two going on three days. I read a book that said sleep when you die and now I am on tour.

    I have been waiting to comment. I was skeptical for two reasons. I do not want to end up on academic probabation before the retaking a few classes and I definitely do not want to have my first year English 90 instructor extremely angry becuase I missed spelled a word. After taking English 90 twice… Thanks Beaumont High School 3836 Natural Bridge, St. Louis, MO 63107.

    As you may know from my comedian personality, high ranking officer walk and thinking I can do everything attitude…lol! I am student Michael Johnson. I am known around the United States as MJ, in Columbia (not Missouri) as Miguel- and my hometown as HOT 104.1, Intern MJ Hustla (Hust-la) meaning go getter, driven and motivated at all times -literally.

    I am curious to know how many and which students are on the subcommittee for Web Strategies(if any)? How where they picked, if that information can be released? Will the subcommitee expand if no students are on the committee? If so when? Did any suggestions come up of creating a “Summer Site” (others schools make it priority)where events such as; 1). Student Internships, 2). Summer Employment, 3).Summer Workshops and 4). Study Abroad are posted for ;1)Alumni, 2). Parents, 3). Current, 4). Future and 5). Considering students viewing anytime. I believe from my internship experience at Raidio-One was awesome. The pictures I shared with my mentors, friend in Iraq, Ghana and China show the zeal with which I approached my tasks. “Everyone knows that ’studying abroad’ ’summer internships’ and Summer Employment are exciting to talk about.” (Networking is great! People do it 24/7/365).

    I am glad the website and the features are nice for each and everyone who commented. Before I leave this comment section. I am going to stay positive , hit the books, and focus on graduating and what comes after that. Before I leave I have another …well two thoughts…as always lol!

    It would be nice to see the Past President and Current President on the website for respect purposes. It would say a lot about how ” We (Lincoln Ol’ Lincon transform and will always transform Lincoln University to others greater, then it was transfromed to us.” Speak of Transforming, when did the Mission Statement Transform? and what was wrong with it how it was? I was taught if it is not broke….MJ do not fix it. I hope I am not asking too many questions and have too many thoughts? Then again, I probably have already out did myself… I figure I may as well continue.

    I do not agree with the chat site being created for Lincoln University sites. I was told about it on yesterday from someone in OIT. He told me the site will be similar to a the social sites we already use. I totally think it is a treat. We are not attending Lincoln to Socialize while other schools student are in cruch mode. A social site will take up over our study time. Is someone trying to elminate on campus events? Plus, “A studetns resume is not the only thing they have posted or will post on the Internet.” Did we not learn from the myspace social chat events?

    After viewing the mock trails. I do not believe the most pertinent information that students need the Most are available at our finger tips. However, I do give OIT and subcommittee and anyone behind the doors for Web Strategies a standing ovation for countless number of hours worked on such a Professional Looking site.

    Please excuse any grammatical errors if I have a thousand. I typed this in record history time… I had a deadline due for another obligation and in the 24 hrs lounge only permits students 1 hour each on the computer and it is eight people waiting behind me “hold on” please… begging to use the only computer that shuts down every thirty minutes for some unusual reason -but works fine if you do not own a lap top. They should re-consider the 1 hr use to 30 minutes… I see the computer blinking, for you knowldge that means it will shut off after it freezes, wish I had a better conclusion other then where are the different tabs about religion on campus and churchs in the area? That is why I almost decline my acceptance at Lincoln…even though I was on academic (acting dumb in High School) probation with Paula Clay and student retention.

    Can you give shout out on here?

    9:02a.m.

  15. Lisa Braschler Says:

    Why did you remove the Library link from the LU Homepage?

  16. luwebmaster Says:

    Michael – If you email me at webmaster@lincolnu.edu I’ll send you the list of web stategies subcommittee members. There are lots of changes in the works for the website, some you’ll surely like and others maybe not so much. Please keep in mind, it’s a website so it will change and evolve and everyone’s input is valued. If you’re thinking something, chances are someone else is too. Thanks for the great comments!

    Lisa – The Library’s link is under Academics. All of the main level navigation was reorganized last week as the content is prepared for the new site structure. Hang in there, when the new design is implemented the drop downs will be on every page of the site and there is a link to the Library on Academics’ drop down list.

    To help keep track of what’s been moved and where it’s gone I set up a table on the website at http://www.lincolnu.edu/pages/819.asp

    I hope that helps!

  17. Lisa Braschler Says:

    Hey, hey man behind the curtain–As a Librarian, I know how to find the new Library link, thank you. My concern is for those who may not be as savvy as I. The Library should always be a main level link at any and every academic institution’s website.

  18. Amanda Gray Says:

    In the student organization section the Lincol University Agriculture Club is not listed. The LU Aggies are very involved in many school and community activities and have been a registered group for 3 years. I was also wondering how we would be able to make a website that could be linked to http://www.lincolnu.edu for the LU Aggies. Thank You!

  19. Harry Sappington Says:

    The website should have a phone list some where of the buildings:
    Anthony Hall 681-????
    To Young Hall 681-????
    Could a general directory like this be added to the quick links?
    Parents would find this feature convenient so they can quickly find someone to answer questions; as it is now you must know the persons name before you can search for a phone number or you must consently call the switch board operator.

  20. Asoke Bhattacharyya Says:

    The Website looks better. The Link for the library should be restored. If not done, please incorporate an automatic collection through a form the visitors’ info to get the contact info for prospective students. More visitors need to be converted to students, staff and even faculty.

    Also, my question is did you use a Template or, started from scratch?
    Thanks

  21. Joy Maddox Says:

    The webadvisor still needs some work. It would be handy to have detailed information on the billing and how the money is applied, etc. Currently it just shows a total dollar amount with an ending balance. I would like to see each charge out there and then how much is applied. This should show up for each term and not removed so if a student needs information they can go back and find it easily.

  22. Clarice Johnson Says:

    I REALLY THINK THE WEBSITE TELLS ME AND OTHERS A GOOD PROSPECTIVE OF THIS SCHOOL..ITS REALLY THERE TO US AS STUDENTS TO BE SUCCESSFUL AND GO FOR WHAT WE WANT.

  23. Loren Says:

    I think the overall design and convenience may be better…but the fact that the Fort Leonard Wood Extension page has been missing now for 6 months really SUCKS!!!

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