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UND’s Division of Marketing & Communication (M&C) is partnering with iFactory and Modern Campus to refresh websites in the Modern Campus (Omni) content management system (CMS). This project will modernize the look and feel of UND’s websites to align with UND’s branding while updating the revised code to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility standards. […]
To reduce unused content hosted on our website, we are implementing a mandatory cleanup this fall. We’ve issued zero-subscriber (unlinked) reports to content owners for the past four years, with mixed participation. We’re no longer able to conduct cleanup in this way. Why Are We Doing This? Unlinked files are still public: Pages, images and […]
We’re launching Extreme Makeover: PDF Edition to ensure web PDFs comply with WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility standards by April 2026, as required by the Department of Justice (DOJ). There are no proposed changes to this regulation and UND is proceeding with the April 2026 deadline. Scope This project is focused on PDFs hosted within […]
In response to the Department of Justice requiring all online content to comply with WCAG 2.1 Level AA by April 2026, we’ve received questions about what to do with PDF forms. We’re actively working to find alternative solutions, but at present, this is our guidance. Use Omni for Forms that Do Not Require Signature Most […]
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The UND website hosts over 8,000 PDFs, most of which do not meet accessibility standards. With the Department of Justice now requiring all online content to comply with WCAG 2.1 Level AA by April 2026, we must act to ensure accessibility for all users. To address this issue, we’re exploring several solutions. Some universities have […]