New Web Site Design Survey
Faculty/Staff - Spring 2006
21 Total Responses
Questions
Q1. What is your gender?
Responses
Male
Female
Count
4
17
Percent
19.0%
81.0%
Q2. What is your age?
Responses
17-24
25-30
31-40
41-49
50 or over
Count
3
2
9
5
2
Percent
14.3%
9.5%
42.9%
23.8%
9.5%
Q3. What is your level of familiarity with the web including using such things as links, site addresses, or
search engines?
Responses
Count
Percent
Low
0
0.0%
Medium
5
23.8%
High
16
76.2%
Q4. How important do you feel is a website for a college?
Responses
Not Important
Somewhat Important
Important
Very Important
Extremely Important
Count
0
0
1
4
16
Percent
0.0%
0.0%
4.8%
19.0%
76.2%
Q5. How many college websites did you visit before choosing a college?
Responses
0-1
2-3
4-5
More than 5
Count
12
3
1
5
Percent
57.1%
14.3%
4.8%
23.8%
Q6. What is the first thing you notice about the new home page?
much better looking and seems easier to navigate.
I noticed the big picture rotating out with other pictures.
Pictures, it flows
The color scheme. I like how you stuck with the school colors and incorporated them into it, instead of that UGLY
purple color!
It instantly grabbed my attention, it has a new bold, exciting new look.
more organized - menus at top
Simple sharp design and easy navigation
The more contemporary or up-to-date look is wonderful!
The look- professional but not intimidating.
It seems to be more organized
the clean lines
Much more professional in appearance
Easier to find information at first glance.
It's a very clean look.
The organization of everything made the page easier to understand.
I looked at the overall appeal. I like white space and the former NCTC web site was overloaded with text, in my
opinion. The new web design is more appealing to the eye, however, I am still not fond of the "advertising"
boxes along the bottom of the page. I think they clutter the and are not necessarily useful as links.
I like the streamlined design...very nice indeed!
The look and organization.
The font is still too small. Registration links are not on home page.
It is much more aesthetically pleasing
Q7. What are the elements/features you most like?
The look, it looks much more professional. navigation seems to be better
I like the banner with the white/gray "buttons"
The drop down menu at the top to find things faster
The navigation buttons and drop down menus, those are a must!
I love the changing pictures with the subtitles! I also like the bottom where the Headings are a button but you
also get a brief description of what is at that page so you don't need to open each one wondering if they are
what you want. I like the organization of the home page. Instead of looking blindly at the whole page, it is so
user friendly that you easily read top to bottom and your eyes aren't overwhelmed by unnecessary items.
better navigation
navigation three click rule changing images
Easier navigation, so it appears.
How there are direct links to net mail, D2L, and virtual office.
The color scheme is very nice, flows well
I like the selected colors, I like the search options, I like the quick links to common sites. I like the nav bar
options. The pictures create interest.
Flexibility Ability to navigate site from any link
1. Updated look: looks current with technology. 2. Arrangement of information (more organized). 3. Colors 4.
Pictures: switching pictures...nice!!
I like the overall layout of the site. Easy to read and understand at first look.
I think the colors better capture the true colors of Northland.
The new design allows one to navigate the site much more smoothly and find information within one click. The
java script is not overwhelming: it provides a split between the two sites, EGF and TRF.
I like the way the buttons are nested.
I think it it more organized. It is going to be easier to find things
Graphics.
The evolving pictures. The many links that are up front - you don't have to search through dropdown menus for
commonly used features.
Q8. What are some elements/features you dislike?
all the broken links ;-) seriously, there's not much I don't like when comparing it to the live site.
I think there is too much wording on the page. I'd like to see it go down to basics to click on.
The secondary navigation bar being directly below the drop-down one, the drop downs get in the way of trying to
view the secondary bar.
The college news is really big on the site. It could be a little bit smaller. The D2L link should be bigger, like a
separate right on the home page.
At this point I don't see anything wrong with it. I think once all the pages get done, I will be looking for the Ease
of finding what I want.
will you get confusion due to the two to three different menus at top? would it help to label them as search bar,
global menu, page/department menu?
NA
None.
Some of the colors didnt seem to match well with the rest of the page
I do not like the red font as it is hard to read.
1. The gray color on bottom of main page: hard to read the letters. 2. The blue color used for the letter on main
page: can it be a darker blue? Pops up more. 3. Some windows had a white background: play with some colors to
make those windows more attractive. Have the college colors in these windows too.
The black search bar is a little dark.
So far I think everything looks really good. Will have to play around with the page more.
As I mentioned before, I am not fond of advertising boxes and neon colors. This is a personal dislike. They
appear to serve as distracitons rather than useful links or tools that provide information for me...but I am a more
textual learner.
Haven't found any yet.
None right now
There's still too much visual clutter on the home page. The rolling photos makes user have to wait to see if the
information is of interest.
There is still alot on the front page.
Q9. Are there any elements/features you would like to see on the new home page?
not really sure. maybe...if there are specific pages for each site (egf, trf) maybe have current weather displayed
there? doesn't really bother me, but maybe someone else is interested in it.
A transcript request link button! I take that back, I just found it under the Career Program Finder link but it was
super tiny.
No, they are pretty much all on there.
Not at this point
I think a class closure, instructor cancellations feature would be helpful but not a necessity--A seperate link to Human Resources or Employment Opportunities
No.
maybe webcam links
I would like to see the news with one featured article of interest with a link to the rest of the stories.
Easier-to-find A-Z index button Link to glossary of terms
1. Instructors web page: each instructor could have his/her own page with information: How to reach the
instructor, his/her schedule, personal information, pictures...etc! 2. Virtual tours of the college. 3. Can you change
the font? 4. Don't forget to keep the college colors in every window (if possible) so that we don't forget what they
are!!
Maybe add some quick links to the more important pages.
Smooth access to the library data bases. We did not discuss this when I viewed the page but this has been a
concern of mine for some time.
Time and local weather; Is there a link for school closing announcements?
No
Use shorter titles for links. Make website convenient for current students as they will be at the site the most.
Make sure that the info at the home page applies to both campuses. One link at the bottom only applies to EGF.
PLEASE put the weather / course cancellation number in a PROMINENT place on the home page AND/OR put a
prominent link to a page where course cancellations will be posted. Students HATE coming to class to find a
paper posted on the door stating there is no class.
Q10. Are there any elements/features on the new homepage that you don't feel should be there?
seems fine to me
I think the College News/Events takes up too much space - I'd rather see a newspaper button or calendar button
which takes them to events.
No
Not at this point
NA
No.
no
I would like to avoid too many distracting visuals or colors, it may get to be too much
no.
No
None that I could see.
No
The table at the bottom of the webpage. Then, you could expand the photos and the links at the right side of the
page.
The laptop configuration guide.
Q11. Is the home page and the new navigation bar easy to navigate?
YES!!!!
The A-Z toolbar needs to be put into more of a prominent spot and set up like the UND one is.
Yes, much easier to navigate and look around for what you need.
Yes, extremely easy.
Yes, very easy - the drop down bars are great!
Yes, better.
Very easy to navigate
Yes
Yes.
yes
yes, very helpful
Yes, with some minor changes, such as moving the A-Z index onto one of the navigation bars
yes..
It looks to be very easy to navigate.
I found it to be very easy to navigate.
Yes...I like it.
YES!
Yes
Yes. Put current students first in link. They are our current customers.
Yes
Q12. Is the information on the home page useful?
yup
There is so much information, hard to find lots of things. I know once you move over a tool bar, a menu pops up
so that makes it easier so I'd like to see bigger buttons, less words.
Yes - it covers all areas needed
Yes.
Yes - you are able to easily find a drop down menu and see everything NCTC has to offer. Its a perfect One Stop
Shop.
Yes. Maybe up-play the start sites available for different webpage audiences (current students, prospectives,
fac/staff)
yes
Yes
Yes.
yes
yes
Yes, especially since it can be changed to fit events and schedules
yes...
Yes
Yes
Yes. When you label your links simply and keep it straight forward this helps your viewer to navigate the site with
more ease.
Yup.
Yes
Mostly, but the absence of registration link on home page is a problem.
Yes
Q13. Is the layout of information on the home page easy to understand?
totally!
I'm getting old - change is hard! I like the new design - the bones of it but feel that there is too much wording,
small type size wording which is hard to see.
Yes, it flows well and gets your attention with the pictures
Yes, the drop down menus are a good option.
Yes, like I said earlier, very easy on the eyes and not a lot of things flashing or making you feel like you're staring
at an optical illusion picture hoping to make sense. Very easy to understand, very well put together. The use of
colors, design, formats etc. Great
very intuitive, easy to read, the sub menus are grouped logically
Yes
Yes.
yes much more than the old design
yes
Yes
yes...
Yes, it is one of the many positives I see with this new look.
Yes, its the first thing I noticed.
It is for me.
Yup
Yes
Could be better.
It's alright
Q14. Is the new website design visually appealing?
yup, you betcha
The rotating picture and banner are very nice.
Yes, the rotating pictures add alot and it blends together well
Yes, color scheme is the same as the school colors.
Yes, very eye catching, professional, appealing to every age group (I'm assuming)
Yes it is.
Yes
Yes.
yes
definitely
Yes, with the exception of the very top and bottom of the page above the campus addresses. It would be nice to
see both echo the silver navigation bar, which is very sleek and up to date.
Yes...the more interactive it is, the more pictures we have on it, the more virtual tours, the more appealing will
be to eyes and brains! Letters only are boring...ZZZZZ!
Yes, its very visually appealing. Looks like a very professional web site.
A++
I really like the additon of the use of flash...this software engages the viewer yet is not "quirky." It is appealing
and allows you to insert timely information.
Very much so! Better than the current
Yes
Larger photos are appealing.
Yes.
Q15. Is the new website design professional looking?
100% +++
Yes.
Yes
Yes, very!
Yes
Yes it is. I especially like the fact you got away from the red hyperlinking and are conforming to standards as set
by the W3C---Yes
Yes.
more professional than the old one
much improved
Yes.
Yes...finally!!
Yes
A++
I'd say! Nice work!
Yes
Yes
You're going in the right direction.
Yes
Q16. Is the text easy to read/understand?
yup, I have no problems
So many words are such small type. I think it looks crammed having so much - although we so much to offer :)
Yes
Yes
Yes
it is a bit small but users can enlarge their own text settings if need be
Yes
Yes.
yes
yes, although the red is tough to read
Mostly, yes.
1. Some lettes had a gray color on a darker gray background: this makes the letters difficult to be read. 2. Keep
descriptions short: avoid excess adjectives!
Yes
From the looks of it yeah. I know how to adjust my settings if its not.
I would keep the text small and black. I do not fine red text not appealing to the eye.
Yes
Yes
NO.
It's a little small
Q17. Is there anything specific on our current home page that you would like to remain on the new home
page design?
umm....not really
A big distance education link.
Possible for the secondary navigation bar to be on the left side, somewhat like it used to be. The main drop-down
is very nice though - the two together don't work that great though
No
NA
No.
no
No.
Fast location of the class schedules.
No
can't think of anything.
No
NO
Q18. Overall how would you rate the new website design?
Responses
Poor
Fair
Good
Very Good
Excellent
Count
0
0
2
9
10
Percent
0.0%
0.0%
9.5%
42.9%
47.6%