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The Head of Web is responsible for maintaining the website content, server, and relevant certificates. In some years, they are also responsible for developing or maintaining the STAR mobile app.
 
The Head of Web is responsible for maintaining the website content, server, and relevant certificates. In some years, they are also responsible for developing or maintaining the STAR mobile app.
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They are contactable via [mailto:[email protected] [email protected]], or as part of the whole tech team at [mailto:[email protected] [email protected]].
  
 
== Previous Heads of Web ==
 
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In addition to the Assistant Head of Web, the 2019/20 committee also included a "God of Web", in an attempt to increase the expertise within the web team.
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In addition to the Assistant Head of Web, some committees may also include an extra web role, to increase the expertise within the web team. They are typically more focused on the server and major updates to the website.
  
 
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=== Contacts ===
 
=== Contacts ===
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* Previous Head of Web, e.g. Nirmal Rajesh ([mailto:[email protected] [email protected]])
 
* Kieran Wallbanks, Head of Web 2017-19: [mailto:[email protected] [email protected]] (archive wizard)
 
* Kieran Wallbanks, Head of Web 2017-19: [mailto:[email protected] [email protected]] (archive wizard)
 
* Tom Groves, Head of Tech 2017-19: [mailto:[email protected] [email protected]] (procrastination wizard)
 
* Tom Groves, Head of Tech 2017-19: [mailto:[email protected] [email protected]] (procrastination wizard)
 
* Ryo Yanagida, Director of Audio Engineering 2013-14: [mailto:[email protected] [email protected]] (everything wizard)
 
* Ryo Yanagida, Director of Audio Engineering 2013-14: [mailto:[email protected] [email protected]] (everything wizard)
 
* IT Services: [mailto:[email protected] [email protected]]
 
* IT Services: [mailto:[email protected] [email protected]]

Latest revision as of 10:17, 13 April 2021

The Head of Web is responsible for maintaining the website content, server, and relevant certificates. In some years, they are also responsible for developing or maintaining the STAR mobile app.

They are contactable via [email protected], or as part of the whole tech team at [email protected].

Previous Heads of Web

Year Name Position Title
2009/10 Walker Angell Head of IT
2012/13 Matthew Dooler Director of Web Development
2013/14 Matthew Dooler Director of Web Development
2014/15 Chris O'Lenskie Director of Web Development
2015/16 Unknown Unknown
2016/17 Unknown Unknown
2017/18 Kieran Wallbanks Head of Web
2018/19 Kieran Wallbanks Head of Web
2019/20 Nirmal Rajesh Head of Web
2020/21 Harris Hutchison Head of Web
2021/22 Harris Hutchison Head of Web

Assistant Head of Web

Some committees may decide to appoint an assistant to the Head of Web. The responsibilities of the assistant are normally decided by the Head of Web. The assistant position was introduced in 2019/20, with applications opening in September, to allow new students to apply.

Year Name Position Title
2019/20 Harris Hutchison Assistant Head of Web

In addition to the Assistant Head of Web, some committees may also include an extra web role, to increase the expertise within the web team. They are typically more focused on the server and major updates to the website.

Year Name Position Title
2019/20 Kieran Wallbanks Head of Development
2020/21 Kieran Wallbanks Head of Development

Handover

Intro

You’re now in charge of all things website (and computers).

Tasks

  • When you first join committee, go through the website with the Station Manager and make a list of small features that need changing, or could be added.
  • Keep the website up to date, including the interactive show schedule, the merch page, team page, and events list.
  • Update Wordpress/plugins regularly.
  • Embed show/committee application forms when needed.
  • Regularly check that the website is functional across platforms, especially the audio stream.
  • Try to improve the design and functionality of the website, Buzzbox, and studio computers.
  • Actively find new features to implement on the main website and subdomains.
  • Manage the STAR app.
  • Work with the Head Technician to implement new features on the studio computers
  • Manage the server
  • Help the Station Manager to manage STAR email accounts on admin.google.com
  • Split these tasks between yourself and your assistant.

Links

Contacts