Wow... this is the first I've heard about this.  Did I just totally miss
all the communication about this?

-Dan Sagisser

On Wed, Jan 30, 2013 at 2:23 PM, John Starr <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

>  The University IT community has been evaluating new web content
> management systems (CMS) to better serve the University’s needs. After
> evaluating several products and viewing various product demonstrations, the
> decision was made to acquire Drupal as the University’s new
> enterprise-level CMS. This is a systemwide initiative available to and
> supporting all system campuses.
>
> It is anticipated that Drupal will be available early this summer. In
> addition, a pilot for interested users will be available in the next few
> months. Information about participation in the pilot group will be shared
> as soon as it is available.
>
> UMContent, the University’s current web CMS is scheduled for eventual
> retirement. As of right now, the plan is to continue to have UMContent
> available through at least November 2014.
>
> Options for migrating content from UMContent to Drupal will be evaluated.
> For web content needs that may not require a robust enterprise-level
> system, other content management applications including Google Sites,
> WordPress and others will be available.
>
> More information on the Drupal implementation plan and other options will
> be shared as it becomes available. News, information and updates will be
> posted on the project website<https://sites.google.com/a/umn.edu/web-cms-drupal-initiative-news-information-and-updates/>at
> https://sites.google.com/a/umn.edu/web-cms-drupal-initiative-news-information-and-updates/
> .
>
> Questions should be directed to [log in to unmask] or the technology service
> desk at (612) 301-4357 (1-HELP on campus).
>
> --
> John Starr
> Business Analyst
> Office of Information Technology
> University of Minnesota - Twin Cities(612) 624-3668
>
>


-- 
Dan Sagisser
Information Architect and Project Manager
College of Education and Human Development
Phone: 612-626-1325
www.cehd.umn.edu