WCUG - Meeting Minutes 03.28.2013
Meeting Agenda
| Agenda | Presenters |
|---|---|
| Introduction | Nina Modi |
| Updates And Upgrades |
Nina Modi |
| New Employee Guide |
Andres Carrasquillo |
| Q & A | Nina Modi |
Introduction of Attendees
Attendees were asked to introduce themselves, including department and role
Introduction to Meeting
Welcome to the group and we appreciate the participation. Our goal for these monthly group meetings is to provide training, resources, information and guidance so that each department will have all the support to maintain and enhance their websites. We encourage everyone to attend as many meetings as possible.
WCUG Updates
- The minutes from each our WCUG meetings are posted as a resource to you to review our discussions.
- Cascade upgrade, Axis TV and Footprints
- We will be introducing Training Sessions in addition to the usual WCUG meeting for both new users and intermediate users. As always we will continuw to be here for and 1 on 1 training you may need. Webinars may be available in the future as well as training videos.
- Provide feedback to Nina Modi, email address n-modi@northwestern.edu
Upgrades
Axis TV - Nina updated the group about the Axis TV upgrade and training. The upgrade was completed and successful. Users were invited to the Axis TV training hosted by the Visix vendor. Users successfully completed the training and can now use the upgraded system.
Footprints - Nina and James talked about the new ticketing system Footprints. SAIT and Marketing are using the new ticketing system to receive requests for service. James talked about how marketing is using Footprints to accept marketing requests and encouraged staff to place tickets.
Cascade Upgrade - Web Communications had successfully completed the upgrade to Cascade 7.2. SAIT Web Group encourages all users to make the following changes to their My Settings options:
Changes to Cascade User Options
After login to cascade and go to My Settings (located at the top right hand corner of cascade).

- After selecting My Setting the screen below will appear.
- Check the "After Publishing Assets.
- Check the Unpublish on Move/Delete.
- Submit
For detailed guides to the ugrade notes, visit the Hannon Hill website and expand the Summary section:
- WCMS Cascade 7.2.1 Upgrade Notes document
- Hannon Hill - Release Note 7.0
- Hannon Hill - Release Notes 7.2
New Employee Guide Website
Andres provided a detailed history of the need to create a Student Affairs On-Boarding Guide. Previously no information existed in a central location for departments to prepare for the arrival of new employees. Andres explained the reason for the creation of the following three sections:
There was a lively discussion at the end of the presentation which yielded good suggestions. Andres encouraged staff to continue to provide feedback. There will be revisions to the guide based on feedback.
Attendees
| Name | Department | Attendance |
|---|---|---|
| Nina Modi | Information Technology | Yes |
| Chris Walker | Information Technology | Yes |
| Hao Luo | Information Technology | Yes |
| Jill Brazel | Marketing | No |
| Alison May | Students With Disabilities | Yes |
| Jeremy Hopkins | Career Services | No |
| Kelli Conkey | Career Services | No |
| Hope Wallace | Center For Student Involvement | Yes |
| Courtney Brooks Albinson | Counseling And Psychological Services | No |
| Candice Marie Grant | Counseling And Psychological Services | No |
| Chael Wright-Isak | Communications And Events Planning | No |
| Melissa Goldstein | Dean Of Students | Yes |
| Alejandro Jose Sune | Fraternity And Sorority Life | No |
| Andress Carrasquillo | Food Service | Yes |
| Lopa Avant Patel | Graduate Housing | No |
| Suzie Campbell | Health Promotion And Wellness | Yes |
| Lesley Ann Brown | Inclusion And Campus Community | Yes |
| Anthony C. Kirchmeier | Living Off Campus | Yes |
| James McHaley | Marketing | Yes |
| Erin Elizabeth Druger | Marketing | Yes |
| Jessica Marie Torro | Marketing | Yes |
| Barbara Colleen Keefe | Multicultural Student Affairs | Yes |
| Daphne Nwankpa | Multicultural Student Affairs | Yes |
| Joshua McKenzie | Student And Parent Programming | Yes |
| Eric Budzynski | Religious Life | No |
| Mark D-Arienzo | Residential Services | Yes |
| Paul Hubinsky | Residential Services | Yes |
| Virginia Koch | Residentila Services | Yes |
| Bernard W. Foster | Saferide | No |
| James R. Neumeister | Student Conduct And Conflict Resolution | No |
| Lance Watson | Student Conduct And Conflict Resolution | Yes |
| Jessica Lane Watson | Student Engagement | Yes |
Adjourn Meeting
Questions contact Nina Modi:
