Become a Content Manager
Gaining access and getting started in Modern Campus CMS is a multi-step process
Getting Started as a New User
Getting started as a new user in Modern Campus (formerly OU or Omni) Content Management System (CMS) is a three step process involving working with your unit webmaster, the completion of an online training, and a follow-up personal training with a member of the IT Web Team or your college web team (can be completed in-person or via Zoom).
Know Your Unit Guidelines
Website access within the CMS is managed according to USU Policy, IT Web Team procedure, and your college or administrative unit web standards. Please note who your contact is and work with them before continuing on to Steps 2 and 3.
- College of Engineering | Levi Sanchez
- Library | Margaret Winward
- Extension | Colton Blair
- Quinney College of Agriculture & Natural Resources | McKay Jensen
- Student Affairs | Brent Colledge
- Emma Eccles Jones College of Education & Human Services | Jason Barnett
- Huntsman School of Business | Morgan Kuethe
If your unit is under any of the following, your websites are directly managed by the IT Web Team and all edits and website work within the CMS are handled by that team. You will not need to receive training in the CMS. Reach out to the IT Web Team to learn more about what that means for content contributors within these units.
- Office of Research
- Institute for Land, Water & Air
- College of Veterinary Medicine
- Office of the Provost & Executive Vice President
- School of Graduate Studies
- College of Arts & Sciences
- Finance & Administrative Services
- Operational Strategy
Initial Online Training
Access to the CMS is only available to USU employees (full-time, part-time, or student) who have editing responsibility for a CMS website. If you do not fall into these categories you will not be able to access the Online Training through the USU Learning System. For non-employee access, see resources for non-USU personnel in CMS; this access is granted only in very limited circumstances in accordance with USU web and security policy.
To help new content managers get familiar with the CMS, they are required to take the online training through the USU Learning System. (A captioned version of the training videos are also available although a short quiz at the end of the training inside the USU Learning System will still be required.) Your hiring paperwork needs to be complete, and you need to have an active @usu.edu email. Please note that you will need to access this using Chrome or Safari, not with Firefox. If you experience any problems accessing the training, please contact itweb@usu.edu.
Follow-up Training
Once you've completed the online training, the next step is to meet with a member of the IT Web Team or your college webmaster (depending on the unit protocol) to answer any specific questions and review the available resources for content managers. To set up a training with the IT Web Team, schedule your appointment online.
At the completion of in-person training, your CMS account will be created, your editing privileges will be unlocked, and you can edit your website.
Post Training Resources
Review Site Structure Guidelines
After becoming a content manager, it is important to review USU site structure guidelines. USU websites follow a template to maintain a uniform look across various departments, programs, and colleges. Site structure guidelines include configuration of key parts of a site such as the header, top navigation, and footer.
Select a Page Layout
After configuring the site structure, create new pages by first selecting a page layout. These page layouts have been developed and approved by University Marketing and Communications (UMAC) and provide a unified look across university websites.
Add Content Options
Adding content to a page is the final step in editing a website. Several examples of how to add content to a page have been provided for content managers. Additional help for adding website content is available by contacting the IT Web Team or by exploring CMS resources.
Continuing Education
As a member of the USU Web Community, you have many opportunities for continuing education. You are invited to participate in the annual USU Brand Conference (typically held in May), and any of the periodic group trainings offered.
Those who are returning to active editing of a CMS website after removal for inactivity or role change, and need their access reinstated, must retake the online training course. Be sure to click the "re-enroll" button or the course will not credit you for course completion.
As always, you can reach out to the IT Web Team at any time to get guidance on web page design, effectively using available resources, and any other questions that you have.