What is the Development Center?
The Development Center is the password-protected Web site where you will go to update and change your Web site. You will learn how to access and use the Development Center during training. MORE...

Why should my department move to the content management system (CMS)?
Read on to find out what compelling reasons have brought more than 100 departments, areas, and organizations to a CMS. MORE...

What departments are using the CMS?
More than 180 Ball State departments and units are using CMS. MORE...

Who can use the CMS system?
Currently the product is available for use only by academic units and other official offices of the university. The system is not available for creating Web sites for student groups, individual students, faculty, or staff members. However, these individuals or groups can still have a Web account from Ball State through the university’s iWeb account system. MORE...

Who do I contact?
It depends on what you need! MORE...

What software do I need to purchase to use the CMS?
You don’t need to purchase anything new. All you need is the Internet Explorer Web browser to interact with the system and update your site. MORE...

Who makes images?
When working in the Vignette system, you will make requests for images and those requests will be fulfilled by the Office of University Communications. MORE...

Should I upgrade my Office Suite to 2007?
If you are a Windows user and are currently using Microsoft Word to edit articles in Vignette, please read more about issues with Word 2007 and the article editor. MORE...

Do I use Dreamweaver or FrontPage to edit my site?
No. You also do not use any other Web-editing software. All you need is Microsoft Internet Explorer to access the Development Center. This is the place where you will make all the changes and additions to your Web site. MORE...

Can I update the site from home or if I am on the road?
Yes, all you need is a computer, Internet Explorer and a connection to the Web and you can update your site from anywhere. MORE...

This seems so complicated, can someone show me the CMS so I can better understand it?
You are not alone if this seems complicated and abstract at this point. This is a whole new way of managing information. We would be glad to give you a demonstration. To make an appointment contact Nancy Prater, Ball State Web content coordinator from the Office of University Communications, at nprater@bsu.edu or 285-3220. MORE...

What if I would like to have some special customization for my Web site?
Our CMS has been built to be flexible enough handle all kinds of special circumstances, but occasionally a department has a need that has not been met yet. Priority is placed on developing features that can be used by the most number of people. Your suggestion may very well fit in that category. MORE...