The University of Arizona

UA Web Banner Policy

November, 2007

Each part of The University of Arizona helps build our reputation as the leading public research university in the American Southwest. Through thousands of Web pages, collectively we are creating important impressions about this University.  It is critical, therefore, that our Web pages present a consistent and strong image. 

Soon all UA websites will be required to use an approved UA banner at the top of each page to clearly identify that it is part of the University. What follows are specific policies and timelines for each area of the University. Please note that these policies are in addition to the existing Required Website Standards.

Level One Websites
Websites for colleges and schools, non-academic departments and service units. This includes but is not limited to: Administration, Enrollment Management, Human Resources, Student Union and all UA museums. (Complete list of Level One Web sites) For colleges, the banner should be used on all pages that are part of the overall college domain.  (Departments, centers and programs also will be required to use the banners but will have more time to make the transition.)

Timeline: Level One Websites have three months to add one of the approved UA Web banners to their site.  All Level One sites should add the Web banners by Feb. 1, 2008.  

Level Two Websites
Websites for all academic departments, research institutes, centers and bureaus, service and administrative units. Also included are UA committees, organizations and official student organizations.

Timeline:  Level Two Websites have six months to add one of the approved UA Web banners to their site. All Level Two sites should add the Web banners by May 1, 2008.  

Exceptions
The following will not be required to use the UA Web banners:
The University of Arizona home page
Course specific information such as curriculum, syllabi, faculty bios and CVs
Web-based applications and intranet sites – (examples: Webmail, Student Link, Employee Link, ArizonaMed)
Personal home pages
Student clubs that are not officially recognized student organizations

If existing partnerships or collaborations with other universities or outside organizations could be compromised or diminished by UA branding, or if this policy conflicts with existing branding policies, please contact Glenn McCreedy in the Office of External Relations to discuss options. (520) 621.6461

Support
External Relations has contracted with the Learning Technologies Center (LTC) to develop a Web site with help and support.  If a department requires additional assistance, External Relations will pay LTC for technical support providing the request is made before the specified deadline. 
For more information, templates, or technical help:

UA Web Banner Technical Requirements
 The UA Web banner is comprised of two components and one option

The UA Web logo:

The Color Bar:

 

Navigation Links:

If setting the font-size is desired, it should not be below 90% of the original default font size.  Preferred units for setting the font size are percentages (%) and "ems" (em)

 

The Office of External Relations reserves the right to amend, update or change the contents of this document.