Comments on: Wesleyan’s “Securing The Future” website, a new type of crisis communication website?

By: Andrew Careaga

Andrew Careaga — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 13:50:14 +0000

Karine - Last week we went live with a site similar to Cal-Riverside's, and for the same reasons (in response to the budget crisis). See http://budgetnews.mst.edu. We're trying to coordinate with the other University of Missouri campuses so we're consistent in messages, but the purpose of this site is to solicit input from the campus. I wonder if any schools will consider something as open as Obama's change.gov approach?

By: drew

drew — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 18:34:19 +0000

Thats a pretty cool way of getting attention. …way better than a decision coming down from administration with little or no explanation. Cool stuff.

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By: Karine Joly

Karine Joly — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 22:08:18 +0000

No problem, I’m here to help ;-)

By: Ross French

Ross French — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 21:26:05 +0000

yeah, I struggled with that whole embedded link thing. Sorry. I’m a newbie.

By: Karine Joly

Karine Joly — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 21:20:16 +0000

Thanks for letting us know, Ross. I did a bit of digging and found your new "Budget website". Great work, I love the idea of asking people to suggest ways to save money.

By: Ross French

Ross French — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 17:49:36 +0000

Last week we put up a site dealing with the University’s response to the budget crisis, which coincided with a Town Hall meeting hosted by the chancellor. It’s pretty simple, but is designed to cut down on rumors and make sure the facts are out there. budget.ucr.edu

By: Karine Joly

Karine Joly — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:01:28 +0000

You're right, Karlyn. I think it all comes down to the personal style of the president. Michael Roth has been a great communicator since he joined Wesleyan last year. He even blogs for The Huffington Post. How is that for a college president?

By: Karlyn

Karlyn — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 17:21:59 +0000

I’m so glad you point this site out. It’s an awesome example of a college taking a completely transparent approach to this and one that I hope more fall in line with.