ACADEMIC WEB SERVICES

Want a website, but don’t know how to make it happen?  We’re here to help you get online. 

• Web Hosting:
  RCCD’s Academic WebServer offers a secure space for your website.  It’s monitored 24x7 and backed up daily.
• Site Development:
  From concept to completion, we work with you to get your content online.  Too busy to make a site?  … Just give us the information you want on your page(s) and we’ll put it online for you.
• Site Maintenance:
  We’ll help you keep your site up-to-date and running efficiently.
• Training:
  Want to make your own website but don’t know how?  We’ll walk you step-by-step through the process and/or show you how to use web design programs and online tools.
• Tech Support:
  Call or email if you have any questions or problems with your site.
• Design:
  Want to improve the look of your site or need a graphic for specific purpose?  Our creative staff can make you look good.

To get started download the Academic Website Request Form (which includes terms, conditions and acceptable use procedures).

Academic Website Request Form - PDF

Staff

Mark Knight

Manager & Information Architect

951.222.8360

Eric Wright

Web Development Specialist

eric.wright@rcc.edu

951.328.3786

Shineah White

Scheduling and Clerical Support

951.222.8845

Free Resources

There is a large variety of free software available for your use:

Microsoft FrontPage

FrontPage is a program to create and manage your web pages. It can be installed by Micro Computer Support on any District computer. If you don’t already have it, call the Help Desk at 222-8388 to request Microsoft FrontPage be put on your computer.

Nvu - www.nvu.com

Nvu (pronounced N-view) makes managing a web site a snap. This software allows you to create web pages and manage a website with no technical expertise or knowledge of HTML.

Download Nvu (Windows)

Download Nvu (Mac OS X)

WS_FTP LE

A simple, easy-to-use FTP program for Windows computers. WS_FTP LE provides rock-solid features and performance, albeit wrapped in a rather dull shell.

WS_FTP New Users Guide

Download WS_FTP LE (Windows)

SmartFTP - www.smartftp.com

Offers loads of handy features, including a Windows Explorer-like interface, drag and drop support and resumption of broken transfers.

Download SmartFTP (Windows)

CutePDF Writer - www.cutepdf.com

Portable Document Format (PDF) is the de facto standard for the secure and reliable distribution and exchange of electronic documents and forms around the world.  CutePDF Writer (www.cutepdf.com) is the free version of commercial PDF creation software. CutePDF Writer installs itself as a "printer subsystem". This enables virtually any Windows applications (must be able to print) to create professional quality PDF documents - with just a push of a button!
-- Requires PS2PDF converter such as Ghostscript (recommended).

Download Ghostscript (Windows)

Download CutePDF Writer (Windows)