That makes (at least) three of us. I'm getting lots of questions already. /Andria On Thu, Jan 31, 2013 at 10:24 AM, Dan Kunitz <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > 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] > -- *Andria **Waclawski* Creative Services Lead Office of the VP for Research <http://www.research.umn.edu/> University of Minnesota [log in to unmask] 612.625.6093 *Stay connected via our research blog <http://researchumn.com/> & business blog<http://businessumn.com/> *