Cascade CMS Updates and Next Steps
About the Migration
In September 2024, the Office of Marketing and Communications announced that, during the 2024-25 year, Messiah University will be moving its institutional website (messiah.edu) to a new Content Management System (CMS) named Cascade CMS. Specifically designed for higher education, Cascade will enhance the web editing experience for Messiah’s CMS users while significantly simplifying the server infrastructure required for our website.
Next Steps for Website Users
As we continue this transition, here’s what you can expect:As we move into Cascade, please note a few difference on how events will be displayed:
- There will not be a central event page that aggregates all campus wide events
- Events can be displayed on each individual subsite and linked to from other pages
- Event landing pages will be much more flexible for users to include images and event details
- We do intend to look for an event aggregator once the Cascade migration is complete
ITS will discontinue the W-Drive in early August 2025. Content editors must migrate any necessary files from the W-Drive into Cascade once their subsite is live in Cascade.
Key Points:
- Files on the W-Drive will not be included in the content audit or automatic migration to Cascade. Each content editor is responsible for transferring their own files before the W-Drive is discontinued.
- Cascade provides built-in secure storage for documents and pages. Each subsite will automatically include a secure folder, and content editors will receive training on how to use it during Cascade training.
Please plan accordingly to ensure a smooth transition. More details and training resources will be shared as we approach the migration.