Department Q&A for Coms Hub

What is the process for removing ‘unapproved’ content from department webpages?

In alignment with central communications and marketing, if content does not meet web design best practices, the University’s policies and guidelines or AODA, or does not satisfy the purpose and intent of the website, a member of the Communications team will contact the department in question to advise that the content does not align with […]

What is the relationship between the administrative governance of websites and academic content, possibly including department decisions or opinions that do not align with those of the University’s administration?

The University’s website(s) is primarily a tool to promote the University and its excellence. It is intended for recruitment and retention purposes and to provide prospective and current students with relevant information and resources pertinent to their current or intended studies at York. The University has made it clear that these websites are not intended […]

What are the university’s goals in maintaining its external facing webpages? What should they be used for?

Websites are external facing and are primarily tools to promote the University and its excellence. They are intended for recruitment and retention purposes. Having the relevant information and resources pertinent to students helps to foster these goals. While there are resources available for faculty and staff on York’s websites, websites are not intended to be […]