Workflow & Publication

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Standard Workflow

All content moves through this process to maintain accuracy and consistency:

  1. Intake – Content request submitted or EMDC-initiated
  2. Drafting – EMDC drafts/revises using web, accessibility, and brand standards
  3. Review – Academic or administrative units verify factual accuracy
  4. Approval – EMDC finalizes for clarity, accessibility, IA, and brand alignment
  5. Publishing – EMDC publishes in the CMS
  6. Notification – Units receive confirmation of updates

Content Lock Policy

High-risk or high-visibility pages are locked and editable only by EMDC to protect accuracy, compliance, accessibility, and brand integrity.

Locked Content Includes

Content Request Process

  1. Submit request through designated channel (form, ticketing system, email)
  2. Include all necessary details: purpose, audience, deadline, approval contacts
  3. EMDC reviews request within 2 business days
  4. Timeline communicated based on complexity and queue
  5. Requester receives draft for factual review
  6. Final approval and publication
Planning Ahead: Complex content (new programs, major sections) requires 4-6 weeks lead time. Simple updates (text changes, image swaps) typically complete within 1 week.

Emergency Updates

For urgent, time-sensitive content (campus closures, safety alerts, critical corrections):

Content Ownership

Units requesting content retain factual accuracy responsibility. EMDC retains responsibility for: