Temple University's Department of Mathematics needed to transition from the YII framework to a more modern, scalable, and user-friendly platform. Dotsquares successfully migrated the website to Drupal 10, enhancing course management, event handling, and role-based access to improve user experience for students, faculty, and administrators.
- Company: Temple University
- Location: US
- Industry: University
- Duration: 5 Weeks
What We Did
Website Migration
Transitioned from YII to Drupal 10 to enhance scalability and improve performance.
Course Management
Developed an intuitive system for students to search and access courses, syllabi, and learning materials.
Event Management
Upgraded the event creation and management system for better usability and efficiency.
Role-Based Access
Implemented structured user roles:
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Students: Access educational resources
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Sub-Admins (Professors): Manage syllabi and events
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Admins: Oversee content control and website operations
Improved User Experience
Designed a modern, user-friendly interface with streamlined navigation and enhanced accessibility.
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About the Client
Temple University's Department of Mathematics is dedicated to advancing research, training graduate students, and providing a high-quality education to undergraduates. The department offers diverse mathematics programs, integrating pure and applied mathematics with disciplines like computer science, economics, and education. With a strong emphasis on problem-solving and critical thinking, the department prepares students for careers in academia, industry, and beyond.
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Challenges
Migrating from YII to Drupal 10 presented several challenges:
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Ensuring seamless content migration without data loss (including course syllabi and event details).
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Redesigning key functionalities such as syllabi display and event management.
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Adapting to a new platform while maintaining continuity in user experience.
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Addressing technical hurdles and compatibility issues.
Despite these complexities, the goal was to create a modern, user-friendly platform to enhance accessibility and efficiency for students, professors, and administrators.
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Our Solution
To overcome these challenges, Dotsquares rebuilt the website in Drupal 10, focusing on:
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Content Management: Simplified content updates for faculty and staff.
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Course Management: Improved access to syllabi and academic resources.
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User Roles: Enhanced role-based access for students, professors, and administrators.
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Event Management: Streamlined creation and display of academic events.
The revamped website ensures students can easily find educational materials, professors can manage syllabi and events efficiently, and administrators can oversee website operations seamlessly.
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Results
Dotsquares delivered a robust, user-friendly platform that met Temple University’s needs. Key outcomes included:
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Optimized Course Management: Students can easily access syllabi and course information.
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Enhanced Event Management: Simplified event creation and organization for faculty and students.
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Refined User Roles: Ensured structured access to content and administrative controls.
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Modernized Interface: Improved usability, accessibility, and seamless navigation.
These enhancements provide a faster, more functional, and visually appealing platform, ensuring an efficient academic experience for all users.
Back to topDrupal 10 was chosen for its superior scalability, security, and flexibility. Its powerful content management capabilities made it the ideal platform for handling complex academic content, ensuring seamless navigation, and providing robust role-based access control. The choice of Drupal 10 also future-proofed the website, allowing easy updates and integrations with modern web technologies.
Technical Specifications
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