Two developers and a PM walk into a bar: Lessons learned over libations at last year’s HighEdWeb

This presentation focuses on the benefits of informal communication between developers and project managers, such as increased collaboration, better communication, faster problem-solving and more efficient workflows. We discuss how different roles (developers, project managers, etc.) can work together better by understanding each other’s roles and responsibilities and how effective communication can help bridge gaps in […]

VPAT (Voluntary Product Accessibility Template) SOS

Acquiring new software and services is a constant cycle in a university setting, but acquiring inaccessible software or services does not have to be one of the struggles to face after procuring your technology. To avoid purchasing inaccessibile software or services, VPATs and ACRs (Accessibility Conformance Reports) can be one tool that can help us […]

Say the quiet part out loud — what really drives a successful website project

St. John’s University recently unveiled a website refresh, which better showcases its signature student experience in support of recruitment and retention objectives. But the shiny new website product would not succeed without prioritizing strong partnerships, hard conversations and commitment to cultural change — the unseen yet essential underpinnings of any successful marketing effort. In this […]