The Extension web upgrade project is entering the development phase!<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s an update on what\u2019s happened recently, what\u2019s next, and how you can learn more.<\/p>\n
What\u2019s happened<\/strong><\/p>\n After discussion with the project team, the O&E executive team (Scott Reed and Lindsey Shirley) approved a set of essential commitments, guiding criteria, and strategies<\/a> for moving ahead with the project.<\/p>\n This approach allows us to take the bold first steps in shifting OSU Extension\u2019s overall web strategy from \u201csite development and design\u201d to \u201ccontent strategy.\u201d This is a major shift and also an opportunity for meaningful, positive change.<\/p>\n We\u2019ve also created a project blog<\/a>. Going forward, this will be the primary source for project information, status updates, and FAQs<\/a>.<\/p>\n What\u2019s next<\/strong><\/p>\n There is a separate strategy and process for specific groups of sites and content in the OSU Extension web family. The strategies at a glance<\/a> blog page provides an overview of the following:<\/p>\n In brief, Phase 1 development (through January 2017) is about transition and preparing sites and content for the next step. The timeline<\/a> page provides an overview of the milestones and general timeline for Phase 1 (through January 2017).<\/p>\n Learn more<\/strong><\/p>\n Going forward, you can expect regular updates via the project blog<\/a> and Extension ConnEXTion newsletter. The project team will also have individual or small-group consultations as needed with current site manager and decision makers throughout Phase 1.<\/p>\n Questions?<\/strong><\/p>\n Please contact the project team<\/a>, and we will reply as soon as possible. We want to hear from you. Your feedback will help us improve our communication plan and the project blog, especially the FAQs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Extension web upgrade project is entering the development phase! Here\u2019s an update on what\u2019s happened recently, what\u2019s next, and how you can learn more. What\u2019s happened After discussion with the project team, the O&E executive team (Scott Reed and Lindsey Shirley) approved a set of essential commitments, guiding criteria, and strategies for moving ahead… Continue reading \n
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