Web Services

Request Development

Who needs to use this page?

Departments, organizations, or faculty needing a new or redesigned web site. We do not build websites for individual students. Students may build their own sites following the University Web Guidelines.

If you just need minor revisions to your site, and you do not currently have a designated person in your department that updates your website, please call 968-9885 or email www@tarleton.edu to let us know how we can help. (you do not need to fill out the below form for just minor revision requests)

When requesting a department web site or application to be created, there is a specific process in place:

Web Site Development Process

1. Fill out the Web Development Request Form and return to Web Services. Your request will be reviewed by Web Services and may additionally be reviewed by the University Web Advisory Committee. In most cases, Web Services or IT should be able to complete your requested project. 
   1. In the case that neither department can complete your requested project, outsourcing to a 3rd party vendor may only then be considered. However, outsourcing must follow purchasing guidelines established by the State of Texas. Please Note: Purchasing procedures will be followed when outsourcing and may be subject to the bidding process. Please see the Outsourcing Web Projects policy for more information.
2. Our staff will meet with the department representatives to discuss what they need and what we can do to meet those needs.
3. A start date is chosen for the project.
4. On the start date, our staff will meet with department representatives to establish mission and goals for the web site in addition to design components that will be needed to support the goals. Content to be added in the site will also be specified at this time.
5. A schedule is set up for the project, including time for development, a review date, and implementation date.
6. For revamping of old sites or creation of a new information site (non-application), our staff will create Cascade Server templates with client input that meet the client’s mission and goals and comply with TSU Web Policy.
7. Our staff will integrate the content from the old site (or content that has been given to us) into the new site.
8. Our staff will train department representatives to add content and maintain their site using Cascade Server.

Client Responsibilities

• A formal designation of Webmaster and/or Page master in their department.
• Assignment of a full-time staff member to be departmental liaison for the duration of the project.
• Commitment of the necessary time and resources to the project, which will include the development and addition of content to the site.
• Commitment to maintain the site as required by university policy.

Please contact Web Services at 968-9885 and press 4, or www@tarleton.edu for more information.