These are expensive ventures, but we're beginning to do more of them. You have to maintain the relationships. In addition to the viewpiece mentioned above, he wants to produce brochures on career options, SIUC's affordability, and curricular offerings. All other academic unit pieces really need to be complimentary, as well. Dietz doesn't believe that the Web has yet to replace printed pieces as the primary source of information.
Most research says technology is still ahead of user interest.
Some people don't have Web access, and most still want something to show their friends or relatives. There still is no substitute for a viewbook and catalogs. Evaluation program . We hope to have our first feedback starting this semester. We're doing a similar thing with faculty and staff so we can get feedback on both ends.