Comments on: Rule #1: University Org Charts Aren’t Roadmaps for Web Architecture http://collegewebguy.com/2008/04/30/rule-1-university-org-charts-arent-roadmaps-for-web-architecture/ He’s employed at a university. He calls himself a web designer. These are his brain droppings. Wed, 25 Apr 2012 13:39:39 +0000 hourly 1 By: Rob S. http://collegewebguy.com/2008/04/30/rule-1-university-org-charts-arent-roadmaps-for-web-architecture/comment-page-1/#comment-631 Rob S. Fri, 09 May 2008 15:24:17 +0000 http://collegewebguy.com/2008/04/30/rule-1-university-org-charts-arent-roadmaps-for-web-architecture/#comment-631 Design by institutional org chart plagues print, as well. Every time I see an admissions brochure with a majors list that is broken down by college or division, I cringe. (This is often carried over to the Web site, too.) And sometimes it goes beyond a mere list to sections of a viewbook (which has pros and cons). The high schooler doesn't know where to look for psychology or environmental science - heck, that varies from one institution to the next! Design by institutional org chart plagues print, as well. Every time I see an admissions brochure with a majors list that is broken down by college or division, I cringe. (This is often carried over to the Web site, too.) And sometimes it goes beyond a mere list to sections of a viewbook (which has pros and cons).

The high schooler doesn’t know where to look for psychology or environmental science – heck, that varies from one institution to the next!

]]> By: Susan T. Evans http://collegewebguy.com/2008/04/30/rule-1-university-org-charts-arent-roadmaps-for-web-architecture/comment-page-1/#comment-625 Susan T. Evans Wed, 30 Apr 2008 23:45:41 +0000 http://collegewebguy.com/2008/04/30/rule-1-university-org-charts-arent-roadmaps-for-web-architecture/#comment-625 I'd go you one further and say that your university department/telephone directory is not a good source for your A-Z index. Faculty should not need to click on "A" to find out about travel reimbursements from Accounts Payable. And, students who want to do community service should not need to go to "O" to find the Office of Student Volunteer Services. Just dealt with this yesterday when considering layouts for our new A-Z directory. I’d go you one further and say that your university department/telephone directory is not a good source for your A-Z index. Faculty should not need to click on “A” to find out about travel reimbursements from Accounts Payable. And, students who want to do community service should not need to go to “O” to find the Office of Student Volunteer Services. Just dealt with this yesterday when considering layouts for our new A-Z directory.

]]> By: Drew http://collegewebguy.com/2008/04/30/rule-1-university-org-charts-arent-roadmaps-for-web-architecture/comment-page-1/#comment-624 Drew Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:50:29 +0000 http://collegewebguy.com/2008/04/30/rule-1-university-org-charts-arent-roadmaps-for-web-architecture/#comment-624 Let me backtrack a bit on the whole "smothering" statement. That was a bit over the top. But you get the idea. Let me backtrack a bit on the whole “smothering” statement. That was a bit over the top. But you get the idea.

]]> By: Todd http://collegewebguy.com/2008/04/30/rule-1-university-org-charts-arent-roadmaps-for-web-architecture/comment-page-1/#comment-623 Todd Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:35:29 +0000 http://collegewebguy.com/2008/04/30/rule-1-university-org-charts-arent-roadmaps-for-web-architecture/#comment-623 I totally agree. However, if a department wants a site, it's my job to deliver (they're the client my job description demands that I serve -- plus it's job security). Also, I've found that the most unorganized depts/offices can really benefit from the site creation process - it forces them to take a good look in the mirror. Then again, if it's a site that will add zero value, I have the option of playing the Web "expert" card and calling BS on the project. I totally agree. However, if a department wants a site, it’s my job to deliver (they’re the client my job description demands that I serve — plus it’s job security). Also, I’ve found that the most unorganized depts/offices can really benefit from the site creation process – it forces them to take a good look in the mirror. Then again, if it’s a site that will add zero value, I have the option of playing the Web “expert” card and calling BS on the project.

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