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Access to the CMS

Do I need CMS access?

CMS access is designed for users who make regular updates their unit's webpages; CMS contributors should expect to commit 6-10 hours a month to the website in order to maintain proficiency with the CMS software and accessibility requirements, as well as attending ongoing trainings. If you don’t believe that you will be able to spend this amount of time as a CMS user, consider submitting updates to cms@unr.edu to work with our team to update your web pages.

Requesting access

Each unit may request access for up to one person to maintain their website. Individuals requesting access must:

  • Get authorization from their Dean or VP
  • Complete all training requirements listed below
  • Commit to following accessibility standards, the University brand style guide, and the University web style guide

Requests for access are subject to approval by the Office of Marketing & Communications. Access may be revoked for failure to complete ongoing training requirements or to follow University web standards.

Individuals requesting access must be full-time employees of the University of ÁùºÏ±¦µä, Reno. Access is not granted to student workers or graduate student assistants.

Revoking access

Access to the University CMS is contingent upon following the access guidelines above. Failure to do so may result in loss of permissions in the CMS or removal of access.

CMS users are reviewed quarterly. Users who have not logged in to the CMS in the past quarter may be removed.   

Access may be granted again if users complete the training requirements again.

Roles and permissions

Site Owners

Site owner responsibilities

Every site has a site owner. The site owner must be a specific person (can be defined as a role such as department chair). Committees or offices may not serve as site owners.

Site owners are responsible for ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of the content on their websites, and the site owner must commit to a quarterly review of their website to confirm that content is accurate and up-to-date.

How to become a site owner

Site owners may be designated or approved by their unit chair or director. 

Site owners may or may not have CMS access at one of the levels defined below but must follow those steps to gain CMS access. 

Contributors

Contributor responsibilities

Contributor is the introductory role to the CMS. Contributors can edit existing content and images, but cannot create new pages or components.

Contributors are responsible for using SiteImprove to verify that website content is accessible and free of spelling errors and broken links. 

Contributors use workflows within the content management system to edit content, review it for accessibility, and forward to an approval group that will provide a second review before publishing changes. 

How to become a contributor

  • Complete annual basic web accessibility training
  • Complete three required SiteImprove Academy trainings
  • Attend two in-person or synchronous online CMS trainings
  • Complete sandbox exercises and quiz
  • Attend ongoing contributor trainings and brownbags to stay informed about CMS policies, styles and development updates

Editors

Editor responsibilities

Editor is the intermediate role in the CMS. Editors can edit existing content and can create new components on existing web pages. Editors can add and delete images and certain kinds of documents. Editors can also create profile detail pages.

Editors are responsible for using SiteImprove to verify that website content is accessible and free of spelling errors and broken links. 

Editors use workflows within the content management system to edit content, review it for accessibility, and forward to an approval group that will provide a second review before publishing changes. 

How to become an editor

  • Become proficient as a contributor
  • Complete annual basic web accessibility training
  • Complete additional required SiteImprove Academy trainings
  • Attend in-person or synchronous online CMS training
  • Participate in quarterly web editor meetings  to stay informed about CMS policies, styles and development updates

Publishers

Publisher responsibilities

Publisher is an advanced role in the CMS designated for experienced users. Publishers can edit existing content, create new components and create new webpages. Publishers can add and delete images and certain documents. 

Publishers are responsible for using SiteImprove to verify that website content is accessible and free of spelling errors and broken links. 

Publishers use workflows within the content management system to create and edit content, review it for accessibility, and forward to an approval group that will provide a second review before publishing changes. 

How to become a publisher

  • Become proficient as an editor
  • Complete annual basic web accessibility training
  • Complete Creating accessible Office documents and PDF remediation for accessibility training
  • Complete additional required SiteImprove Academy trainings
  • Attend in-person or synchronous online CMS training
  • Participate in bi-weekly web meetings  to stay informed about CMS policies, styles and development updates