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  • Primary navigation best practices
    The best way to set up your navigation depends on your goals. There isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution, but there are some guidelines to help users navigate your website more easily.
  • WCMS web service retiring
    The Campus Web Content Management System (WCMS) will officially retire at the end of summer in 2025.
  • Using headings to create accessible websites
    HTML headings serve as signposts in your web content. Using them correctly helps create accessible web pages.  
  • When links should open in a new tab or window
    Most links should open in the same window because it is the most accessible solution. 
  • Creating meaningful link and button text
    Don’t use link text like “click here” or “read more.” They’re not helpful.
  • Access to your website analytics
    Google Analytics messaged users on April 2, 2024 noting that Universal Analytics will cease to function on July 1, 2024. There is no action you’ll need to take if you currently use the centralized Google Analytics account set up for UC Santa Cruz websites.

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  • Risk and Safety Services
    Our goal is to build a safe and healthy campus environment through leadership, collaboration, proactive planning, and community engagement.
  • UC Santa Cruz Foundation
    UC Santa Cruz Foundation is a not-for-profit, public-benefit corporation organized in 1974 to raise and manage private support for UC Santa Cruz. 
  • Office of Emergency Management
    Dedicated to comprehensive emergency preparedness, response coordination, and recovery planning.

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Last modified: Apr 29, 2024