Spring 2010 e-Newsletter

In this issue:

The Top 225 for 2009
MyXU Groups and Layouts
New Sites

Campusuite Training

Need to be trained how to update your department's website? Or, just need a refresher on Xavier's web based content management system. Then join us on Wednesday, February 17 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. in the STARS Training Room. Register now.

Xavier Events Calendar

It's always a good idea to promote your events. Make sure your event is listed on Xavier's calendar simply by completing this form or adding it via Campusuite.

The Top 225 for 2009

graph As everyone knows, we track just a lot of analytics on Xavier’s website. From the type of browser that visitors are using to the country from which they are viewing our site and everything in between. Here’s a complete rundown on the most viewed sites on the Xavier network for the 2009 calendar year.
Happy analyzing.

MyXU Groups and Layouts

During the weekend of February 26 - 28, 2010, Xavier's MyXU is going through an infrastructure upgrade that will be one of the first pieces in Xavier's transition to Banner 8. With that, there are a couple of things that Xavier staff need to know about.

One, if you're the type of employee (and we know it's about one percent of users) who change their default layout, you're layout will flip back to its original default version. In the coming days, take a mental snap shot of any changes you have made as you'll be able to implement those again once we go live. If you need help with this, just give us a call before February 15, and we'll help you prepare.
Two, if you are the owner of a MyXU Group, the data is going to reset including any documents and users that are part of your group. If you know you need your group to continue, let us know as well, and we'll assist you in the transition. A special message was sent on January 29 to all MyXU Group Owners.

New Sites

It wouldn't be a new year with celebrating a few new sites that went live in the last month:

Cintas Center

A fresh look for our best-in-class center. The new site will help to better promote events, allow users to better find the information they need and encourage visitors to host an event at Cintas. Congrats to Andy, Jeff, Mike and others on making it a success.

http://www.xavier.edu/cintas

Calculators

Not your average calculator at all; Xavier's new Scholarship and Financial Aid calculators allow prospective students to get an idea of the type of aid that Xavier will offer them should they be accepted for admission. This is a huge advantage for our prospects and also allows Xavier to meet the new federal guidelines for aid awareness before the 2011 deadline. Congrats to Lauren, Todd and Eric for making this happen.

http://www.xavier.edu/undergraduate-admission/scholarships/calculator

AJCU Conference

What could be a better April event than Xavier's hosting of the AJCU Facilities, Public Safety and Sustainability Conference? Congrats to Debi, Bob, Dan and Chief on making this site happen.

http://www.xavier.edu/ajcuconference

Twittering

There is no better Twitterer on campus than Physical Plant's own Joe Frecker. IF you're not following his posts, Joe is regularly sharing photos and insights into the construction of the new facilities going up on campus. See Joe's latest posts: http://www.xavier.edu/hoffquad/.

http://www.xavier.edu/hoffquad

Your input is appreciated

If you would like to share any thoughts, questions, or ideas about the Xavier website or MyXU portal, or if you are interested in talking about your current website, feel free to email webmaster@xavier.edu. Comments are always appreciated.

Xavier University Office of Web Services