After several years of the same features, the ULM Computing Center developed a whole new look for the website.
The website was updated to provide a more modern look, simple navigation, benefit faculty/student accomplishments and promote new students.
“I love the new design and I think it is a great representation for our school.” said senior computer science major Jessica Sims from Houma. “I really like the fresh new look. I think it was time for a change.”
There is a new photo feature that gives the home page a presentable look. A section has also been added solely for the purpose of recruitment. The changes came as a surprise to many students who have attended the university for several years.
“The use of technology is critical to recruitment. The new website benefits the institution in every way to have a new updated look and design,” said Lisa Miller, assistant vice president for enrollment management of recruitment and admissions.
The website provides two different purposes: recruitment and retention. Miller explained that over 90 percent of parents make a decision on a college based on what they see on a website. It is also very economical for the website to push links and provide key words for user-friendly usage. There is a new link which directs users straight to application and information request forms.
“The new easy-to-use navigation is my favorite part of the website changes,” said Terrance Bowman, a sophomore psychology major. “It is definitely going to take time to get used to.”
The ULM computing center has been working on the website since January 2012. The Computing Center is split up into several small groups and each focused on different aspects of the website. Deans and professionals observed the new changes while the ULM Marketing committee reviewed the new design.
Thanks to Executive Vice President Stephen Richters, Webmaster Robert Glaze, ULM Computing Center and OmniUpdate, these changes were made possible for the website.
OmniUpdate has developed over 550 content management systems for higher education institutions.
Bruno is in favor of approaching every new way for students to discover ULM. In June 2012, a mobile app was activated for the student’s convenience. In September 2012, a virtual tour became available for people to tour ULM’s campus over the web.
Over the next several months, departments and programs will be able to update their own section of the website accordingly.
