Overview

Recommendations for Websites

The recommendations outlined in this section were developed to help improve consistency in navigation and content for websites in the School of Arts and Sciences and the Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. There are six primary recommendations as well as sections on content strategies and best practices, along with the web style guide created by our group and University Communications.

Who are the recommendations for?

The recommendations in this section apply to all websites within the School of Arts and Sciences and the Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences at the University of Rochester. They were developed in conjunction with the Deans' Office and a faculty committee.

Why are the recommendations important?

The main goal of these recommendations is to improve website navigation and content throughout our websites in a way that is attainable to provide a consistent experience for the user.

What are the recommendations?

The recommendations include adoption of standard elements such as:

  • A search function throughout the site
  • A link back to the University home page and the respective school home page
  • A standard set of navigational headings across department websites
  • Easy‐to‐find contact information for the department