System Office website updates

Aug. 27, 2021

If you work on UA System Office or UAF websites you may have noticed some changes to the interface of our web content management system Modern Campus CMS (formerly OU Campus). Earlier this week, the system was upgraded to version 11 and with it came a new main interface, new WYSIWYG (what-you-see-is-what-you-get) toolbar and icons, and some new table editing capabilities. Despite these changes to the interface, the user experience has not changed significantly and the same processes and procedures remain.

Earlier this year, OU Campus was rebranded as Modern Campus CMS. The name change is the result of OmniUpdate, the creator of OU Campus, merging with Destiny One to form Modern Campus. As part of this merger, the branding of the system is expected to change in the coming months, which will change the appearance of the platform, but will not affect UA websites.

Employees needing training or assistance with the web management system have many tools to choose from. OmniUpdate offers a library of training videos, weekly training webinars, an online learning management system, extensive documentation for APIs and an annual user training conference, as well as a community network and feedback forum and for support.

Additionally, UA Office of Information Technology has training resources available for employees, including a Blackboard Learn course named Modern Campus CMS Training Resources which is required to get access to UA website editing.

While most departments in the System Office have transitioned to the new web management system, there are a few sites that are still using our old content management system, Roxen. Legacy sites still on the Roxen platform must be transitioned by October 31. The sooner we can transition those last remaining sites, the sooner we can stop paying for two content management systems. Additionally, the new interface has superior tools related to accessibility and greatly improved templates and user experience. If you have any questions about your website please contact OIT.