Resources

These guides, tools and request forms help you create, build and maintain accurate, accessible NIU websites. Start with the topic that matches what you need to do.

Create Content

Use these resources to prepare content that is accurate, accessible and ready to post, and to build the forms your area needs.

Content Development

Learn how to prepare, format and post text, documents, photos, forms and other content.

View Content Development

Form-building Tutorials

Learn the basics of building forms in Qualtrics, Kuali Build and Microsoft Forms.

View Form-building Tutorials

SharePoint Folder Request Form

Request a SharePoint folder so your documents open in a browser window instead of downloading.

Request a SharePoint Folder

Build and Maintain Your Site

Coordinators and others with Cascade code-edit access can use these tools to keep pages consistent, current and aligned with NIU standards.

Manager/Administrator Toolkit

Find code examples and guidance for typography, buttons, tables and icons in Cascade.

View the Manager/Administrator Toolkit

Catalog Shortcut Links

Use go URLs that always point to the current catalog so your links do not break each year.

View Catalog Shortcut Links

Degree Path Shortcut Links

Link to the most current advising degree paths with shortcut URLs updated each year.

View Degree Path Shortcut Links

Request Support

Submit a request or find the right contact for analytics, job postings and training.

Looking for something else? Review Governance and Standards for policies and requirements or request a website update.

Contact Us

Web Strategy and Support
University Marketing
Still Hall 110

Rachel Xidis
Director, Digital Strategy
rachelx@niu.edu

General inquiries: webcommunications@niu.edu