Human-computer interaction principles; such as navigation, visual clues, clarity, intuitiveness, transfer time, and media presentation; were taken into consideration when organizing the information. A text-based menu was designed for browsing, with an index and a graphical navigation map available for more direct access to information.
The format of the information helps to isolate topics in a document. A standardized format for pages containing similar information was developed so that users can easily locate desired information. For example, each vita uses the same template. Templates are available for class descriptions, labs, resources, and syllabi. Frequent evaluations are performed to add specific information and analyze access time and search difficulties.
Reactions to this system of information distribution indicate that it is fulfilling the needs of those utilizing it and that it is functioning as a readily available centralized repository for information about the department and its programs.