Web Hosting
The details:
- RCOs must be registered with the
Office of Student Life (OSL) for the curent school year in order to qualify for web hosting
services.
- RCOs must use the content management system called Expression Engine
to maintain their web pages.
- RCOS must also use the "RCO Web Template" to house their site.
How it works:
- Once the OSL has verified that your RCO is registered, you will be
provided with a username and password to begin populating your pages. There
is a approximate two-week turnaround time to create new accounts. (See
note below regarding revised turnaround times).
- Expression Engine is a easy-to-use web-based system that allows you to
edit/create content from any computer, using any browser. Once you account
is established you will be provided with a online instruction guide to
get you started.
The RCO Template:
- By default, the template consists of four sections: Home, About, Events
and
Contact
- Each page has two editable areas: A main content area (located beneath the
blue nav bar) and a sidebar section (located in the grey shaded box to the
right of the main content area)
- Each site has an image/file directory where
you can upload a variety of files (jpgs, pdfs, etc.)
- As of right now, the section names, colors and basic
template are fixed. However, you may request different/additional section
names and/or another UC-approved color for the nav bar. Download
the UC-approved color palette for the web here.
- Here is an example of a current site that utilizes the RCO template: http://rco.ucsf.edu/index.php/asda/ (You'll note ASDA requested additional section names for their account.)
How to request an account:
- Email the OSL with the
following information:
1. Your RCO name
2. Preffered acronym
3. The name, email address, and telephone number of the RCO representative who will be maintaining your website
4. Whether or not your organization previously had an account with OAAIS
* In the email subject line, please enter “RCO Website Account Request”
- Upon verification of eligibility, a confirmation email will be sent to the designated representative with login/password information for your new site, as well as instructions for getting started.