Policy – CAEN

Will CAEN provide WordPress support/training for sites not in the CAEN Web Publishing service?

No, CAEN will not provide any support for any sites that are not within our service.

Is the CAEN Web Publishing Theme accessible?

Creating and maintaining accessible websites is very important to Michigan Engineering. CAEN continually tests its theme to ensure it meets current web accessibility policies and standards. If you encounter an accessibility-related issue with any CAEN Web Publishing site, please contact us at caen@umich.edu.

Why can’t I have a custom theme or plugin on my site?

Due to the multi-site configuration of the WordPress server, individuals cannot install plugins or themes on their sites. Since plugins and themes can only be installed server-wide, CAEN must be careful and restrictive about what is installed, as we cannot be responsible for

Can Michigan Engineering Student Organizations use CAEN Web Publishing?

The service is also not available to students or student organizations. ITS Web Hosting provides website hosting options for staff and students.

Can I use CAEN Web Publishing as a course website?

Please use Canvas for this purpose.

I am an undergraduate/graduate student and want to request a site on behalf of an eligible faculty member or group. Can I do this?

Sites may be requested on behalf of eligible faculty or staff member(s). When filling out the form, requestors must provide a site owner (who must be eligible for CAEN Web Publishing).

Are there limits to how large my site can be in terms of number of pages?

No. Your site can have any number of pages.

My current site has many pages and/or images. Will CAEN still move it into CAEN Web Publishing?

There are no limits to the number of pages you can have on your website. Sites that require 60 or more pages will not be eligible for CAEN’s Content Migration Support. Larger sites or those with an exceptionally

Can I hire my own developer to build my website within CAEN Web Publishing?

You can hire a developer to assist with content layout within the provided theme. The developer may not apply any custom coding or install any custom themes or plugins. If you have a strong business need for custom theming or have

What happens to my site if I leave Michigan Engineering?

If you do not maintain a 0% appointment in Michigan Engineering, you are no longer eligible for this service, and your site will be subject to deletion. Please notify CAEN prior to your departure if you will be leaving Michigan Engineering in the event you