Date & Time

Tuesday, September 30, 2025, 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM EDT 

Creating a user-friendly website is only the first step in working on the web. Sustaining its quality and usability requires thoughtful governance, ongoing training and effective reporting practices. In this talk, we'll explore the often-overlooked pillars of maintaining a web presence that meets user needs and delivers a consistent, seamless experience.

Key discussion points:

  • Web governance for UX success: How clear roles, policies and processes ensure consistency, accessibility and quality across all site content and design elements.
  • Empowering teams through training: The importance of equipping web managers, content creators and designers with the knowledge and skills to prioritize UX in their daily work.
  • Data-driven UX optimization: How reporting tools and analytics can reveal usability issues, track user behavior and guide continuous improvement efforts.
  • Balancing agility and structure: Strategies for fostering a collaborative culture while maintaining the governance needed for long-term site success.

Whether you're a web designer, developer or content manager, this talk will provide actionable insights into building and maintaining a website that stays aligned with user expectations and business goals. Learn how strong governance, robust training and meaningful reporting can transform your web presence into a sustainable, user-focused experience.

Type
session
Track
Hot topics in higher ed (HTHE)
Intended audience
intermediate
Tags
governance, promising practices, reporting tools, training/user support, usability
Delivery
in person, online
Location Name
Grand Gallery EF
Shortcode
HTHE8