Solutions « Conclusion 2
Because the University does not currently support a centralized web development unit or content management system, the proposed deliverable for this project is page templates, standards and guidelines for use by developers in creating or updating SF State sites in a variety of hosting and publishing environments. The template program will:
- Lock in required branding and global navigation elements
- Provide an overall look and feel with a variety of schemes for site-specific identity and navigation
- Offer flexibility for different types, amounts, and depths of content
- Use accessible, standards-based markup and code along with the application of best practices for usability
- Separate presentation and content using XHTML and CSS to allow for global modifications to presentation and style without altering content
- Ensure extensibility—the provision for future change while minimizing impact to existing systems