Web Sites: www.getreadyforcollege.org
The Minnesota Office of Higher Education uses it student and parent web site to provide a wealth of information on preparing and paying for college. The site features detailed information on federal and state financial aid as well as interactive features such as a Minnesota financial aid estimator.
Primary Audience: high school students and parents
My Involvement: updated/edited content and managed design process with graphic design agency
Web Sites: www.imakeithappen.org
The Minnesota Office of Higher Education developed the web site in collaboration with Minnesota's higher education sector to increase college participation and success rates of students from groups traditionally underrepresented in college. The Flash site features fun animation, music, and a store where students exchange "tickets" earned by exploring the site for free items.
Primary Audience: middle school students
My Involvement: managed design process and updates with graphic design agency
Web Sites: www.northfielddepot.org
Save the Northfield Depot needed a web site to promote their efforts to save the city's historical train depot. A local agency, Neuger Communications, agreed to design the site and the logo pro bono. The site provides information on the group's efforts, the history of the railroads and the depot, and ways people can get involved.
Primary Audience: general public, donors, volunteers, and media
My Involvement: update/edit content and managed site and logo design process with graphic design agency
Web Sites: www.ohe.state.mn.us
The Minnesota Office of Higher Education administrative web site keeps the Minnesota higher education and financial aid communities informed about state financial aid policies and ongoing post-secondary research. Numerous reports are available for download and the site boast a number of interactive tools, including an estimator to help college aid administrators determine student financial aid eligibility and an institutional data search tool.
Primary Audience: financial aid administrators, researchers, and policymakers
My Involvement: updated/edited content and managed design process with graphic design agency
