USF Website FAQ

There are two distinct USF websites, usfca.edu and myusf.usfca.edu. Both are public-facing websites, but each serves different audiences.

What is the marketing website (www.usfca.edu)?

a marketing-focused, public website primarily for prospective students, alumni, and donors
many content contributors, however, Web & Digital Communications will edit and publish most content changes
frequently changing content such as events requires many web authors and anyone can be trained to make event updates
content such as news is also open to many web authors with training provided by Web & Digital Communications

a public website focused on providing essential information and resources for current students, faculty, and staff
most information is open to the public and does not require a login
a personalized dashboard provides audiences with news and events specific to their role and single sign-on access to their top-used applications
unlimited number of web editors and publishers for myUSF since this content is always changing and information must be frequently updated
training for editors and publishers is provided through the ETS

The websites are maintained using Drupal which is a popular open-source web CMS and is used in a number of institutions.

The Web Strategy Committee provides oversight of the websites and members include:

Ellen Ryder, Vice President for Marketing Communications (Chair)
Opinder Bawa, Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer
Jennifer Delahunty, Vice Provost for Strategic and Enrollment Management
Chris Brooks, Associate Dean for Sciences and Engineering, College of Arts & Sciences
JP Allen, Professor, School of Management
Marlene Tom, Assistant Vice President for Web & Digital Communications Strategy

The committee typically meets once per quarter but will meet more frequently during the web redesign project.