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  5. Background and Process

Background and Process

We’ve organized this project into a few simple sections that explain what we’re doing and why it matters. You’ll also find the key principles guiding our work and a quick update on where things currently stand. Finally, we highlight what’s ahead in Phase II so everyone knows what’s coming next.

  1. Assembling academic data into one database
    • Pull from ctcLink
    • Data entered by Seattle Colleges
  2. Redesigning our academic program webpage template
    • One template for college transfer and career training

To improve the student experience.

  1. More accurate and timely information for all stakeholders
    • Products impacted:
      • Website
      • Catalog
      • Marketing products
    • Student experience (UI/UX)
      • Streamline
      • Consistency across Seattle Colleges website ecosystem
  2. Make improvement and add innovation
    • Automation
    • Modern programming and coding
    • Meet accessibility standards
    • Mobile friendly
    • One navigation pattern
    • One template for all academic programs
    • Alignment and integration with Content Relations Management (CRM)
  3. Simplifying the updating process
    • One source of all academic information
    • One editor to update information
  4. More sustainability and easier maintenance
    • One operating platform
  5. Improve and align with recruitment process
  • Give the appropriate information
  • List the steps and link to the process
  • Not too much inside baseball
    • Less jargon, acronyms
    • Easier to understand language for students
  • South data entered in database
  • South webpage templates are rock solid on test site
  • Launch South the last week of February 2026
  • Add apprenticeships
  • Faculty and staff connected to database for degree template (done)
  • Slider for all types of content on programs overview template (done)
  • Refine based off of feedback

As we move forward, we’ll continue to share updates so everyone stays informed and connected to the project’s progress. Your feedback and partnership will help us refine the work and make sure it truly supports students and staff. Together, we’re building a more modern, consistent, and user‑friendly experience across Seattle Colleges.