Oh good, it's not just me. Web Standards hosted a discussion (or two) on what would be ideal for the U to offer for central web hosting, but not a replacement for UMContent. Dan On Thu, Jan 31, 2013 at 10:17 AM, Dan Sagisser <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > 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 > -- Dan Kunitz *Institute on the Environment Digital Content & IT Professional* *Ensia Web Manager* 325E Learning & Environmental Sciences 612-625-3516 [log in to unmask]