Web Purpose Statement

Tennessee Tech University's World Wide Web site supports the University's mission by first serving the needs of past, present and future students in acquiring information pertaining to the University. In addition, the web site serves the information needs of faculty, administrators, and staff of TTU, citizens of Tennessee, and others interested in the University. A further goal of the site is to promote the University in a positive manner to all users by providing up-to-date information on an accessible site. Each of the University's target audiences has varying information needs that must be recognized if these objectives are to be accomplished.

The web site needs to present a positive image of the University to prospective students, while providing information on admissions, scholarships and financial aid, academic programs, and potential career opportunities. Current students need access to information about the University's academic programs, services, events, and activities; to their personal records; and to communication tools and information sources outside the University. The pride alumni have in their alma mater can best be maintained by an informative and well-presented web site that also allows them to stay in touch with former classmates.

Policies; publications; academic, research, and professional information; and benefits and insurance information are of interest to faculty, administrators, and staff of TTU, in addition to news, upcoming events and information on committee activities. Members of the community and other interested parties, including many potential employers for our graduates, also need University information. Their information needs may include academic program descriptions and requirements, enrollment statistics, and access to University resources, such as the library.

Each of these target audience groups may have some information needs in common with other audiences. The University's web should be a dynamic and accessible site that can adapt to meet the diverse and changing needs of all its audiences.