This course covers the basic steps to use the Sitecore content management system for UTA websites.

REQUEST ACCESS
Please use this Service Now form after class to request access to Sitecore:  https://uta.service-now.com/selfservice2?id=utassp01_sc_cat_item&sys_id=f634d30a6f65660028232d65ad3ee437

This form routes your request to the appropriate group within OIT which manages access requests.  Please note it may take a little time before your request is approved.

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REVIEW ACCESSIBILITY

Please review the Knowledge Base article on the SiteImprove tool.  This software helps ensure all websites are accessible.  https://uta.service-now.com/kb_view.do?sysparm_article=KB0010096&sysparm_rank=1&sysparm_tsqueryId=51c8cb6fdb604c10d48b5e65ce96198c

For more information on accessibility, visit:  https://accessibility.uta.edu/

Learn about Siteimprove:

• Create your account
• View your dashboard
• Understand the accessibility score
• Find misspelled words
• Find broken links
• Manage Reports
• Siteimprove Academy
• Siteimprove Help

The training class is held the fourth Wednesday of each month from 10:30am until 12:00pm in B79 located in the basement of Davis Hall.

Contact Laura Hopkins at 817-272-0932 or accessibility@uta.edu to request an accommodation or ask questions.

Basic Project Management class for non PMO OIT employees. This class discusses how to create a project outside the intake process, basic scheduling and task management, and status reports. 

Class will alternate between Campus and ARDC.

Must have a minimum of 4 people enrolled for class to be held.  

Please bring something to write with and email me with questions or concerns at diana.sabogal@uta.edu

Introduction to:

• EIR accessibility at UTA.

• State and Federal laws related to EIR accessibility.

• Web Accessibility Standards (IT-PO4 and IT-PR4).

• EIR Accessibility (Pending:  IT-PO5 and IT-PR5).

• ServiceNow EIR Approval process (Technology Approval Process Request - TAPREQ).

• Pre-Approved Software List

• Frequently Asked Questions

• Discussion

This class is held the third Wednesday of every month in Davis Hall DH202 from 10:00am - 12:00pm

Contact Laura Hopkins at Laura.Hopkins@uta.edu or 817-272-0932 with any questions.

If you prefer an accommodation, please send an email to accessibility@uta.edu when you register with the details.  Examples of an accommodation could include large-print documents or a seat located close to the presenter.

Learn about Siteimprove:

• Create your account
• View your dashboard
• Understand the accessibility score
• Find misspelled words
• Find broken links
• Manage Reports
• Siteimprove Academy
• Siteimprove Help

The training class is held the fourth Wednesday of each month from 10:30am until 12:00pm in B79 located in the basement of Davis Hall.

Contact Laura Hopkins at 817-272-0932 or accessibility@uta.edu to request an accommodation or ask questions.

CampusPress is as a content management system and blogging platform for research and lab websites, student organizations, and faculty webpages. It is WordPress curated for higher education.  

This course is an introduction CampusPress (WordPress) and how it is used at UT Arlington.  



- How to set up a basic website using WP Theme 1

- How to configure basic settings

- How to create posts and pages

- How to add menus, widgets, and plugins

* After completing this class, you may request a 1-hour workshop to answer specific questions about your website or how to use other UTA templates.

There are a few important steps you need to take before class:

- Go to blog.uta.edu and signed in with your UTA NetID and password. 

- Email Brenna at brenna.witt@uta.edu. Let her know you’ve signed in so that she can add you to a training website.

In your email, please include:

- The URLof the CampusPress website Research Support set up for your use

- Any specific questions you have or any particular features you’d like to cover during training

Please bring something to write with and email me with questions or concerns at diana.sabogal@uta.edu

Learn about Siteimprove:

• Create your account
• View your dashboard
• Understand the accessibility score
• Find misspelled words
• Find broken links
• Manage Reports
• Siteimprove Academy
• Siteimprove Help

The training class is held the fourth Wednesday of each month from 10:30am until 12:00pm in B79 located in the basement of Davis Hall.

Contact Laura Hopkins at 817-272-0932 or accessibility@uta.edu to request an accommodation or ask questions.

Please bring something to write with and email me with questions or concerns at diana.sabogal@uta.edu