Academic Program Pages
To ensure curriculum accuracy across the university as a commitment to our students and to meet legal mandates, we have developed an automated feature to pull in up-to-date University Catalog data. These replace existing Drupal academic program/major/minor pages with a brand new content type called "Program."
All of the content for each program page is automatically pulled from catalog.kent.edu, except for the title and background image. Four of the sections of each Program page are able to be overridden with custom content, and there are four areas to which additional content can be added.
For some inspiration, check out our showcase of program pages.
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Understanding the Customizable Regions
The screenshot below shows the default design of "Program" page with its the elements and the customizable areas highlighted.
Click here to view the full-size Default screenshot. (JPG)
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Examples of Customization Possibilities
Its Introduction Block and Contact Info have been replaced, and it has all four custom sections populated: Program Info Header, Contact Form, Program Info Footer, and Career Info Footer
Click here to view the full-size customization screenshot. (JPG)
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Building the Page
This academic program page integration initiative allows for an extra bit of search engine optimization on the page. As a result, you may want to review this document and/or be prepared to review it when building your page.
Building the Page
This screenshot compares the front view of a program page with its editing view. The lines between the two show where each field applies on the front end.
Key:
- Red/solid lines are required fields.
- Blue/dotted lines are modifiable content.
- Gold/dashed lines are fields that can insert new content.
Click here to view the full-size field comparison screenshot. (JPG)
Integrating Catalog Courses
By popular demand, it is now possible to pull in the latest information on course offerings from the University Catalog. This allows web editors to highlight, in detail, what makes their program distinctive and appealing — all while complying with legal directives.
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Course Offerings Content Block
Finding Your Catalog URL
1.) Visit and select Courses A-Z from the primary menu.
2.) Find your program from the alphabetical list, right click, and copy the link.
Integrating Course Offerings in Drupal
1.) Under Utilities, select Layout.
2.) In the Layout editor, select Add block.
3.) In the block menu, search for and select Catalog Courses Block.
4.) Configure the Catalog Courses Block to your liking, click Update or Add block when done.- Title — Check Display title and fill the in the box to display a custom heading above your course block.
- Courses URL — You MUST paste the URL to your program's course offerings in this field for it to work.
- Min/Max Course Level — Can display all courses (00000 - 899999) or split by undergraduate and graduate levels.
5.) Scroll back to the top, and click Save layout.
Project Highlights and Examples
Our dedicated webmasters have played a pivotal role in this effort contributing their time and hard work to ensure the utmost accuracy in our web presence and meet legal mandates.
Curious to see the impact of this initiative? Explore our Before/After Showcase page.