Web Design Process

For Organizations

LILT provides project management, training, and support for organizations including the College of Arts & Sciences, College of Business, and other clients on campus.

Websites have grown from a collection of a few simple pages providing information about an organization to a full-blown marketing and intranet feature set. In fact, research has shown that the majority of students select their major by browsing the program and school website. Because of this an effective website is now paramount to the mission of an organization.

It is no longer the case that one person can support an entire website as an additional part of their job. Instead, we recommend
a team to manage both the creation and the support of a client's website. Personnel have to be selected that have both the skill set and the time to maintain and enhance the client's website.

Check out the web team roles that we have outlined for team management and project status. Contact the LILT Director to set up a planning and training appointment.

For Faculty

LILT provides consultation, pre-built templates, and training for faculty to construct their websites.

Faculty should decide on the following goals for their site:

• Do you want to post your syllabi?
• Do you need secure folders to house copyrighted material?
• Do you want to use online quizzing?
• Do you want to have online communication?
• Do you want to have a homework wizard for uploading course materials?
• Do you want to use live chat sessions?
• Do you want to securely post grades online?
• What imagery or culture do you want to portray?
• Do you have pictures or other media you would like to use?
• Do any of your students have special needs?
• Do you prefer Microsoft Expression Web Editor or Macromedia DreamWeaver?
• Are you a mac or a windows user?
• What department are you in and do you want your site affiliated with your department (www.dept.ilstu.edu/yourulid)?
• Have you seen other websites that you want to emulate?