GVSU unveils new Web site

Grand Valley's home on the Web, www.gvsu.edu , has a new look. The site redesign, which debuted on May 15, comes out of a months-long process of research and committee meetings aimed at improving GVSU's online presence.

'We are rolling out the new Grand Valley Web site after a period of extensive research and testing. This included research of best practices, focus groups, usability testing, user needs analysis, and preview presentations,' said Dr. Roy J. Winegar, new media manager in Institutional Marketing. 'The preview site has been available for nearly six weeks and we have received and incorporated a great deal of feedback through this process. The preview site was reviewed at a recent professional critique session, where Grand Valley was lauded for having one of the best university web sites.'

Unlike previous versions, the university's new front page features dynamic content, including a new photo and caption on each visit, as well as current GVSU news, a schedule of upcoming events, and success stories.

Along with a new look, the site has a new search engine that will make finding information easier, Winegar said.