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TEMPUS IRIS (530315-TEMPUS-1-2012-1-IL-TEMPUS-JPGR)
Final Report:
Annex10 – International Websites
International Website:
ORT Braude Academic College of Engineering
www.braude.ac.il/english/
It has been decided by the relevant individuals at ORT Braude Academic College of
Engineering that the international website (the English-language website) of the College is in
need of a complete revision.
The college began the process of website revision by choosing a board to handle the issue.
Then, using the budget graciously provided by the IRIS Project, had a complete website
analysis/audit done by the Brenn-White Group. This was comprised of the submission of a
questionnaire regarding the current website and the institution’s goals for the improved website
completed by the board.
The Brenn-White group then used this as an assistive tool in their analysis of the website.
The Brenn-White group returned to Braude a complete website audit as well as a revised
sitemap.
The board at Braude met to go over these documents, and agreed on the following order of
the actions:
1. Review in detail the XL/sitemap they sent us to see if it is what we truly want in regards to structure.
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Rewrite/edit/create content as needed (with appropriate approvals—i.e. department heads, etc.)
Have professional editing to content done
Get an information architecture prototype (visual representation/design quote)
Get feedback from foreign students who were here on the new version of the website before it goes
life.
We will update the content and the site map now, but the design and aesthetics will be updated at the same
time as the Hebrew website.
The remaining budget is being devoted to content editing on the website.
The current website content includes information on Undergraduate and graduation
programs of the college, industry relationships, academic conferences, campus life, research, and
general information regarding the administration and organization of the college.
International website for Sapir College
The Sapir Marketing department, in cooperation with the IPO is developing the international website of Sapir
College in order to promote international opportunities for the benefit of the institution and its students and staff.
This website will include the following features:
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Information about the institution.
Description of the departments.
A center for registration and information.
Services for students such as: accommodation, rights, library, international programs.
Relevant adverts.
Internship possibilities.
Admission and tuition.
Academic calendars.
Information on the International Program Office.
Health Insurance
Collaborations
Student life and culture
Life in Israel
Status: In Progress. The website is under construction as part of the institutional plan for 20152016. The marketing department of Sapir is responsible for launching, maintenance and regular
updates of the international website. IRIS project contributed to the enhancement of public
relations of materials and events of international programs into the new developed website.
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The YVC College Web site (http://www.yvc.ac.il/en/) English-language pages were directed to a general
audience and were mainly Informative .
As part of the IRIS project we conducted a number of changes in the English language pages in order to
suit our new purposes in the field of international cooperation
We contacted with a Marketing Communications Specialist "The Brenn-White Group, LLC Words + Ideas
for Higher Education" in order to encourage international relations with academic and research institutions
all around the globe.
The heads of all departments responded to a comprehensive questionnaire regarding their activities and
relevant areas for cooperation and research.
example: new communication studies page
The company edited the materials according salient points and we fed them back on the site.We added web
page about the IRO and the Research Authority and information about college research centers , as well as
the officials and relevant contact details for these collaborations.
Example: the IRO new page
We are currently working on building a new website which is under advanced programming and expected
to be launched in April. The new website will include all the updated materials. In addition, the website
will include a category of news and events which will be updated regularly with information on research,
conferences and relevant events.
The new site is responsive to mobile and accessible
Example: the new
website design
You are more than welcome to check our new site few month ahead.
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Al – Qasemi International website:
The website was launched on the 28th, December 2015.
The home page of the website contains continuously updated news and announcements
about the college. Ii focuses on the strength points of Al – Qasemi via the written sentences,
which highlights on the uniqueness of the institution and its features. In addition, due to the
amazing achievements during the last 25 years ago; a specific achievement is presented in
each year.
The website also contains historical background and the fundamental information about Al
– Qasemi College. The subtitles provide a varied information concerning the departments,
centers, researches units, and the international activities and partners.
The website still under constructions, during the next days more information will added and
updated; including adding quotes and advanced slideshow.
Kaye College: The state of progress in the development of internationalized
website
URL & Link to Kaye Academic College international website:
http://www.kaye-college.org/
Current progress:
The website is currently (January 10, 2016) in an advanced stage of development (90%) and is expected to be
launched officially in early February, 2016.
Budget allocation and use:
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The platform for the website has been selected
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The structure and contents of the website have been strategically planned
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Existing written materials have been revised, expanded, updated, translated and proofread
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New written materials have been added
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Visual contents (pictures, videos, avatars, presentations) have been collected and produced
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Dynamic and interactive features have been selected and embedded (e.g. floating videos, a Prezi
presentation and a virtual tour)
Content and structure of the website:
The website is divided into the following tabs:
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Home
o Kaye College
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About Us
o The Office of Int. Academic Relations
o Our Mission and Vision
o President's Message
o Publications
o News, Evenets & Announcements
o Be'er Sheva and the Negev
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Academic Units
o Academic Programs
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B.Ed. Programs
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M.Ed. Programs
o Centers
o Academic Units
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International Research
o The Research Authority
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International Collaborations
o Erasmus Plus Projects
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Tempus IRIS
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Tempus DOIT
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IN2IT
o Internationalization at Home
o Student Mobility
o Staff Mobility
o Incoming Visits
o Our Partners
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Donors and Associates
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Virtual Tour
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Contact Us
In addition to extensive yet target-focused written information, our website contains many visual
information and aids such as:
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A virtual tour at the college composed of panoramic pictures of the college
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Information and pictures of the area (the Negev) in which our college is located in
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Pictures and videos of various international activities that took place at the college
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Floating interactive clips of our students introducing the college and international activities
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A dynamic presentation of the college
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A downloadable brochure of the college, the Negev, and Israeli landmarks
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Kaye College downloadable generic bi-lateral agreement
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An informational video of the college in English
Exemplary Print-Screen pictures of our website:
Beit Berl: State of progress in the development of website
A new website in English was launched in Fall 2014, and it includes an overview of Beit Berl's faculties,
programs and units. In addition, it provides information for incoming international students on the
admissions process. See http://www.beitberl.ac.il/English .
Done in haste, we feel that the content – text and visuals (gifs) - need improvement, and is still lacking
important information, mainly about our faculty. We have enlisted the help of the Bren-White Group, who
will assess the website and advise us on changes that need to be done and/or additions that are necessary,
both in content and visuals. Concurrently, we are developing a database of members of faculty with
information on research interests, cv's, courses taught, etc., to be embedded in the website.
The Bren-White Group performed an assessment of our site and are now in the process of rewriting and
editing pages. Some of the visuals will be added and some changed.
Bren-White will not be involved in changes to infrastructure or templates. Beit Berl College's Hebrew site
is currently undergoing a major overhaul, including the development of new templates and a new look.
The English website will be in line with the Hebrew site, inasmuch as templates will be identical, only in
English.
Timetable: Step 1 – Assessment - by 30 November 2015 (Done)
Step 2 – Editing of pages and change of visuals – by 31 December 2015 (Done)
Shenkar - The International website
URL: http://www.shenkar.ac.il/en
In 2015 Shenkar has launched a new and improved website that includes English and Arabic versions. A
huge effort was invested in translating information to other languages since we believe the information is
vital and should be accessible to as many people as possible. The English and Arabic versions are being
updated regularly with news and events.
The student exchange section in the website (http://www.shenkar.ac.il/en/pages/student-infrmationexchange-program) is connected directly to the email of the director of international studies, Many Tamar,
for any questions or requests. In addition, her direct phone number is also given.
In order to keep developing Shenkar’s English accessibility we are going to translate all the curriculums
into English and make them available for incoming students prior to their arrival. Furthermore, we plan to
create an online system for applying for exchange, thus making it easier to follow all the incoming
students’ status and make sure their integration goes smoothly.