In the University system, members of campus who can edit, maintain and upload to university websites are referred to as "Content Editors".
NOTE: Accessing live UWindsor websites is restricted.
- You must be approved as a Content Editor before you can access a live website.
- The process takes time, requires training and assessment, and usually cannot be done immediately.
- Mandatory training is required due to internal policy, the AODA and the legal requirements under which the university operates.
- The process applies to all faculty, staff and students.
- Previous experience does not necessarily create an exception to this policy.
To understand an editor's obligations and responsibilities, prospective editors should take a few moments to read the UWindsor Website Editing Policy.
Basic Training
The university uses the content management software, Drupal, to build its sites, and it is covered by Ontario's Disability Act legislation (the AODA). So, before gaining access to any website a Content Editor must learn Drupal and AODA basic information.
There are two training choices:
- Attend an online training class. (2.0 hours)
The classes are held monthly. (Classes are not held during the months of July, August and December.) The specific date of each class is announced at the beginning of the month. - Watch the basic training video (1.2 hours)
Monsido Training
The University has recently partnered with Acquia, purchasing licenses for Monsido, an all-in-one web governance platform that helps you optimize your website for Accessibility, QA, SEO, and more.
Content editors are required to attend Monsido training and are expected to use the tools provided to meet university website performance goals. Book a Monsido Training session.
Assessment
You are approved as a Content Editor by demonstrating an understanding of Drupal and the AODA, including how to set up and structure a basic page, use various Drupal tools and features and identify AODA problems. An editor is approved by passing the assessment.
There are two parts to the assessment; a multiple-choice quiz, and a practical test working inside a Drupal site.
If you attended an online virtual class for the training, the assessment phase is delivered automatically (we have attendance records and know your name and UWin ID). The quiz is normally sent out the day after the class.
If you chose to watch the video, the assessment must be requested (we don't know your name or when you watched it).
Request assessment using a Web Services Help Ticket.