WCAG Principles In Plain English
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How to be a good host and make all of your visitors feel welcome.
NewCity ADA Title II Accessibility Update
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An overview for public higher education institutions
Establish a Platform and Rhythm for Growth
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The seventh of NewCity’s Seven Pillars of Higher Ed Digital Strategy is Establish a Platform and Rhythm for Growth. This is the foundation that supports all the other pillars. To make your foundation solid it needs four elements: #1 The Right Roles & Governance Enrollment strategists, UXers, content strategists, editors, designers, marketers, technologists organized in […]
Make Cost, Aid and Application Process Accessible and Easy
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Every investment you make to simplify, streamline and clarify content pays dividends for years.
Connect to My Future
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People choose to go to college to change the trajectory of their lives, opening doors to greater opportunities. Evidence of these outcomes shows the value of a degree or school. Connect your degree programs with alumni and career services content. Let students hear alumni voices, and show the support they receive along the way.
Start a Conversation
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If a student walks into your admissions office you wouldn’t ask them to fill out a form before you talk to them. Your website can be a 24/7 admissions counselor, answering top questions in plain language and inviting conversation so you can take the next step.
Hannon Hill & NewCity Webinar: Rethinking Student Connections
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Rethinking Student Connections: UX Research and Website Personalization in Enrollment Strategies, May 22, 2024
Show Me The Experience
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No one takes a journey they haven’t first imagined.
Show Me The Degree
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Winning over prospective students starts with the degree program.
From Clicks to Perception: How Top Tasks Shape Brand Experience
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A user’s first impressions about your brand are heavily impacted by the experience they have pursuing their top tasks on your website.