In 2020, the University’s new/improved/redesigned website launched following broad consultation with communication leads and website owners. Communications team leads across the University worked closely with their various units and departments to develop their websites; in addition, a community-wide message was shared by central communications. See the "It’s here! York launches first phase of new and improved website" YFile article. In LA&PS, the former Communications Director conducted extensive consultation, including focus groups with faculty members about the website redevelopment project. Demonstration sites were created and shared with all programs, after which approval was secured from each area about their individual websites.
While the University’s website template has specific guidelines, there is a level of customization that has happened and continues to happen in LA&PS. The Communications team can and does customize websites while working within the University template.