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Meeting date and Zoom recording

• Thursday, March 5, 2025 at 9 a.m. via Zoom
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On the agenda

• : Thom Thorpe, director of web strategy, will give us news and notes from around the 91爆料 and beyond as we wrap up winter quarter.
• University Policy Framework: Structure, Authority, and Web Implications: An overview of the University’s Administrative Policy Statements, Executive Orders, and related governance structure, including how policy authority functions and what it means in practice for web content, publication, and compliance responsibilities.

Meeting date and Zoom recording

• Thursday, February 5, 2025 at 9 a.m. via Zoom
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On the agenda

• : Thom Thorpe, director of web strategy, will give us news and notes from around the 91爆料 and beyond as we reach the mid-point of winter quarter.
• Digital Accessibility: This meeting will be focused on digital accessibility as we enter the final stretch to bring our websites into compliance with the ADA Title II rule, which goes into effect on April 24.
  • Terrill Thompson of 91爆料IT Accessible Technology Services (ATS) will provide an overview of the accessibility of the 91爆料 web estate, including where we are, where we need to be, and what we’re offering in the way of tools and services that can help.
  • 91爆料 Drupal User Group members will share some of the ways they’ve been tackling accessibility over the past year and a half. Topics include theme development, prioritization through project management, bug hunting and file cleaning.
  • Finally, Alaina Foust of ATS will provide another in the series of Accessibility Shorts

Meeting date and Zoom recording

• Thursday, January 8, 2025 at 9 a.m. via Zoom
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On the agenda

• : Thom Thorpe, director of web strategy, will give us news and notes from around the 91爆料 and beyond as we begin winter quarter.
• Introducing Blocks in the 91爆料 WP Theme: Tiffany Sevareid and Teri Shelton from the Web Strategy team in UMAC will give us a preview of an upcoming theme release with support for the WordPress Block Editor. This theme release will introduce 91爆料-branded styling through the Block Editor. They will share how to get started with blocks and the theme update, what to expect once activated, and a demo of the blocks experience.
• Security Short: In the course of our day-to-day work there are any of a number of concerns that can impact your online privacy. Protecting yourself and our community can seem daunting. IS security analyst Mike Lane will take a deeper look at VPNs, including Husky OnNet as well as general VPNs, to help you understand what is protected and what is not.

Meeting date and recording

• Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 9 a.m. via Zoom
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On the agenda

• : Thom Thorpe, director of Web Strategy, will lead us through the Big Dark with news and notes from around the 91爆料 and beyond.
• : Feeling exhausted, cynical, or overwhelmed by increasing workload and decreasing resources? Thom Thorpe, director of Web Strategy and Certified Compassion Fatigue Professional, will explain why burnout is an organizational issue (not a personal failing) and will provide actionable tools you can use today to cope with stress while working toward longer-term change.
• : Josslyn Lewellen, security system administrator in 91爆料IT, will share an updated presentation on password security.

Meeting date

• Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 9 a.m. via Zoom
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On the agenda

• : Thom Thorpe, Director of Web Strategy, will lead us into autumn quarter with news and notes from around the 91爆料 and beyond.
• : Teri Shelton from Web Strategy in University Marketing & Communications will give an update on the latest features in the 91爆料 Storytelling Modules plugin, highlighting the new Call to Action module, and providing a sneak peek at the upcoming release.
• : Alaina Foust, lead digital accessibility consultant for 91爆料-IT Accessible Technology Services, will join us.

Meeting date

• Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 9 a.m. via Zoom
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Agenda

• :聽Thom Thorpe, Director of Web Strategy, will kick things off with news and notes from around the 91爆料 and further afield.
• Back to School:聽Courtney Coster and Jacob Kelly will present our 鈥淏ack to School鈥� communications and social media campaigns.
• Canva for Web Pros:聽Analya Cannon will share all kinds of great tips and tricks for those of us looking to incorporate Canva in our workflows.

Meeting date

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 9 a.m. via Zoom

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Agenda

: Thom Thorpe, director of web strategy in UMAC, will offer a roundup of news and notes as we wrap up the academic year.

91爆料 Homepage Redesign: Steven Norris, AVP for digital strategy in UMAC, will join us to give an update on progress of the 91爆料 homepage redesign project.

Accessibility Short: Terrill Thompson of 91爆料-IT Accessible Technology Services will provide another in the Accessibility Short series focusing on top accessibility issues reported by DubBot across all 91爆料 websites.

Meeting date

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 9 a.m. via Zoom.

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Agenda

: Thom Thorpe, director of web strategy in UMAC, will offer a roundup of news and notes as we begin May.

Deleting vs. Archiving: Beth Somerfield, deputy ADA coordinator for digital accessibility, will join us to answer questions on deleting and archiving legacy web content.

Accessibility Short: Terrill Thompson of 91爆料-IT Accessible Technology Services will provide another in the Accessibility Short series focusing on top accessibility issues reported by DubBot across all 91爆料 websites. (Will present at the June meeting)

Meeting summary

The May meeting of the 91爆料 Web Council focused on community updates, digital accessibility compliance, and best practices for managing legacy web content. The session featured presentations by Tom Thorpe (community updates), Beth Somerfield (digital accessibility and archiving), and a brief accessibility issue highlight by Terrell Thompson.

Key highlights

Community updates and announcements

• Communities of Practice: Updates were provided on several 91爆料 communities of practice, including upcoming Drupal and accessibility/usability meetups, summer camps focused on data visualization, and marketing communications roundtables. Attendees were encouraged to join relevant groups and share with colleagues.

• Job Openings & Networking: Several new positions were announced, with a reminder to check the 91爆料 jobs page and share opportunities within networks.

• Local Events: Upcoming Seattle-area events were highlighted, such as American Marketing Association mixers, Photoshop user group meetings, and Microsoft鈥檚 AI Fabric tour.

• Conference Calendar: A comprehensive list of upcoming conferences was shared, including accessibility-focused events and innovation/UX conferences, with planning already extending into 2026.

• New Resources: A new guide on creating accessible organizational charts was introduced, and Global Accessibility Awareness Day (May 15) was promoted as a key event for the community.

• Innovation Theme: The May theme centers on innovation at 91爆料, with a call for stories using the hashtag #uwinnovates.

Digital Accessibility Rule & Legacy Content Management

Presenter: Beth Somerfield, Deputy ADA Coordinator for Digital Accessibility

• ADA Digital Accessibility Rule: The Department of Justice (DOJ) published a rule requiring web content to comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) by April 24, 2026. Work is underway at 91爆料 to build the necessary infrastructure and resources for compliance.
• Federal and State Context: Despite uncertainties at the federal level, the rule remains in effect, and Washington State鈥檚 policy is even stricter. Compliance is required regardless of potential federal enforcement changes.
• Exceptions to accessibility requirements:
  • Archived web content: Content created before April 24, 2026, kept only for reference, research, or record-keeping, not updated since archiving, and stored in a clearly labeled archive area, does not need to be made accessible unless requested. Clear labeling and consistent presentation are essential.
  • Pre-existing conventional electronic documents: Word, PowerPoint, PDF, or spreadsheet files created before the deadline and not currently used for active services/programs are exempt unless requested for accessibility.
  • Password-protected and individualized documents: Only for individual use (e.g., bills, private communications).
  • Pre-existing social media posts: No need to retroactively fix old posts; new posts after the deadline must be accessible.
  • Third-party content: Content posted by the public (not under contract) is exempt; content created by contractors or under institutional direction is not.
• Practical scenarios discussed
  • Presidential blog posts: Old, unedited posts intended for historical value can be archived if clearly labeled.
  • Changing hosting or presentation: Moving content or updating banners does not affect archive status, as long as the substance is unchanged.
  • Archival labeling: Use consistent banners or labels (WordPress plugin and HTML snippets available) to indicate archival status. Consistency and clarity are key.
  • Content strategy: Consider whether archival content needs to remain online; deleting unnecessary content improves usability and reduces compliance workload.
• Questions addressed
  • Partial page archiving: Preferably, entire pages should be archived, but sections can be labeled if necessary, provided labeling is clear and consistent.
  • Docusign and PDF forms: If forms are actively used, they must be accessible. The university is exploring alternatives and remediation strategies for complex PDF workflows.
  • External links and course content: Responsibility for accessibility extends to resources required for participation in programs or courses; specific guidance is forthcoming.

Accessibility Short preview

Presenter: Terrill Thompson

• Top issue identified by Dubbot: The most common accessibility problem is the use of identical link text (“Read more”) for different destinations. Best practice: links with the same text should point to the same place; otherwise, differentiate the link text for clarity and accessibility. Terrill will give the full presentation at the June Web Council meeting.

Closing notes

• Resource sharing: Links to guidance, FAQs, and tools discussed will be added to the agenda and made available on the Web Council website.
• Ongoing communication: Questions from the meeting will inform future blog posts and communications regarding digital accessibility.
• Next meeting: Scheduled for June 5, the final meeting before the summer hiatus, with a new topic to be announced.

Meeting date

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 9 a.m.

Agenda

: Thom Thorpe, director of web strategy in UMAC, will offer a roundup of news and notes as we begin spring quarter.

91爆料 Bothell Web Project Retrospective: Members of the web team in 91爆料 Bothell’s central Office of Marketing & Communications will be presenting about its website redevelopment project, which included a large restructure, a complete redesign and a CMS migration. They’ll do a brief review of the process itself and talk about what worked well, the challenges they encountered along the way and what’s next. Bring your questions!

Security Short: 91爆料IT’s David Talkington explains .