External Site Requirements
This policy outlines requirements and guidelines for using microsites, third-party vendors, and commercial sponsorships on ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø websites.
¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø requires all departments to build content within Drupal for consistency, accessibility, and compliance. While external solutions may be necessary, we strongly encourage using Drupal to:
- Align with university web standards
- Ensure a consistent user experience
- Optimize accessibility and SEO
For microsites, third-party solutions, or commercial sponsorships, for review and approval.
Microsites
A microsite is a smaller, self-contained website that supports specific events, campaigns or programs but exists outside the primary kent.edu structure. The following are allowances, required elements and recommendations for any site approved to be positioned as a microsite - which would be developed by ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø and/or third-party vendor.
Approval of all microsites is required, to verify that the baseline requirements are met.
Third-Party Vendor Websites
Third-party vendors may provide web solutions that integrate with ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø’s digital infrastructure, such as applications, portals or forms.
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Global Masthead Requirements
- ​Logo with link to www.kent.edu
- Optional Primary Navigation. Must follow appropriate styling and functionality as majority of ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø websites if included.
- Required: 8 Utility Navigation links (starting with Flashline, ending with Give Now) as appears on the majority of ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø websites
- Includes search functionality.
- Third party vendor sites should make an input box that sends the user to www.kent.edu/search/site/[TERM USER TYPED IN].
- Header details as dictated by ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø's website templates
Commercial Sponsorships on ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø Websites
¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø allows limited commercial sponsorships on university websites where they align with institutional values and benefit students, faculty or the broader university community.