A comprehensive guide for setting up, customizing, and managing a College Page on Neutopia. This guide will help you highlight your faculty, student work, and offerings, ensuring your college stands out.
1. Key Features of the College Page
The College Page offers tools to build a strong presence on Neutopia by showcasing your faculty’s work, engaging your students and community, and organizing content effectively. Features include:
Contributor Role: A designated contributor manages the College Page.
Ambassadors: Showcase your key representatives and faculty members in the "Ambassadors" section.
Follow and Reach Out Buttons:
Follow: Allow community members to stay updated on college activities.
Reach Out: Enable members to start a 1-to-1 chat with an ambassador for direct communication or networking.
Information Fields: Add your location, study mode (online/on-campus), operating language, and scholarship availability.
Tags: Use tags to categorize your college and enhance visibility.
Gallery: Upload photos or videos to the College Gallery.
Banner: Add a high-quality image or video banner for visual appeal (JPG, PNG, WEBP, AVIF, MP4, or MOV; Max size: 50 MB; Recommended size: 1524px x 432px).
Description: Provide a concise summary of your college, including mission and values.
Student Gallery: Showcase student portfolios, projects, or achievements.
Courses: Link course sales pages or create new courses directly linked to your college.
User Stories:
Dr. Patel, the dean of a digital arts program, encouraged the college’s community to follow their page for updates and used the Reach Out button to facilitate 1-to-1 conversations with prospective students, creating a hub for engagement.
Maria, a student ambassador, added tags and galleries to the page, making it more discoverable and attracting a broader audience interested in the college’s unique offerings.
2. How to Set Up Your College Page
Follow these steps to create a complete and professional profile:
Complete Essential Fields:
College Logo: Upload a logo (JPG, PNG, WEBP, or AVIF; Max size: 2MB; Recommended size: 200px x 200px).
Featured Image: Add a featured image for the college tile (JPG, PNG, WEBP, or AVIF; Max size: 25MB; Recommended size: 330px x 400px).
College Name, Location, Study Mode, Operating Language, and Scholarship Availability: Fill in all relevant fields.
Banner: Upload an image or video (JPG, PNG, WEBP, AVIF, MP4, or MOV; Max size: 50MB; Recommended size: 1524px x 432px).
College Overview: Provide a detailed summary of your institution.
Add Social Media Links:
Include links to your website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter accounts to enhance connectivity.
Click Update to save your changes.
User Stories:
Professor Lee, a faculty member, uploaded a professional banner and featured image that immediately gave the page a polished and engaging look, attracting inquiries from prospective students.
Ahmed, a student ambassador, linked the college’s social accounts to the page, which boosted engagement across platforms.
3. How to Add Student Projects and Media
Step 1: Add to the Student Gallery
Neutopia offers two ways to showcase student projects:
Link to External Content:
Link to platforms like YouTube, Dribbble, or Behance.
Automatically generate a thumbnail or upload a custom thumbnail (JPG, PNG, WEBP, or AVIF; Recommended size: 580px x 380px).
Add a title, link, and details, then save.
Upload Files Directly:
Upload images, videos, or PDFs (Max size: 25MB).
Add a thumbnail and project details, then save.
Step 2: Add Media to the Gallery
Showcase visuals in the College Gallery:
Upload high-quality media.
Use recommended dimensions for consistency.
Regularly update the gallery with fresh content.
User Stories:
Sophie, a senior student, uploaded her animation project to the Student Gallery, which helped her secure an internship after it caught the attention of a recruiter.
James, a faculty member, curated the gallery with high-quality images of student projects, enhancing the college’s reputation and attracting prospective students.
4. How to Add and Manage Courses
Step 1: Add a Course Sales Page
Go to the Courses tab on your College Page.
Click "Add Course" and include:
Title, Description, Pricing, Duration, and Schedule.
Attach promotional banners or videos.
Save to make the sales page live.
Step 2: Create a New Course
In the Courses tab, choose "Create Course" to design a course.
Add modules, lessons, or activities.
Enhance content with images, videos, or PDFs.
Publish to make the course accessible.
User Stories:
Priya, an online course coordinator, created a course sales page that effectively highlighted the college’s training programs, leading to a 30% increase in enrollments.
Mark, a professor, built a structured course directly on Neutopia, making it easy for students to access resources and learn effectively.
5. Managing Ambassadors
Step 1: Invite Contributors
Invite contributors via the Community Management section in the Admin Portal.
Provide the contributor’s email and assign permissions.
Once accepted, contributors can manage the page.
Step 2: Add Ambassadors
Use the Ambassadors section to add members.
Click "Add Ambassador" and select profiles to include.
Suggested Ambassador Roles:
Include ambassadors who enhance credibility:
Faculty Members: Showcase expertise and leadership.
Student Ambassadors: Highlight campus life and student experiences.
Administrative Staff: Provide contact points for inquiries.
Transfer Page Ownership
Ownership can be transferred if the current owner leaves or changes roles.
User Stories:
Sarah, a student ambassador, showcased her role on the page and used the Reach Out feature to connect directly with prospective students, sharing her experiences and answering questions.
Liam, a faculty member, used the Ambassadors section to highlight his expertise and research, attracting interest from industry partners.
6. Managing Page Visibility
Step 1: Preview Before Publishing
Use the Edit/View Mode toggle to preview your page.
Ensure all sections are complete and visually appealing.
Step 2: Activate the Page
Toggle the Active/Inactive switch to make your page live.
Note: Pages appear on the homepage only when set to Active.
User Stories:
Fiona, the communications manager, used the Follow feature to keep the community updated on new courses and events. She previewed the page to ensure it looked perfect before going live.
Kevin, a program director, activated the page and immediately saw an increase in inquiries about their programs.
7. Troubleshooting and Helpful Tips
Common Issues and Fixes:
Page Not Visible: Confirm the Active toggle is enabled.
Upload Errors: Ensure files meet size and format requirements.
Ambassador Issues: Double-check email addresses when inviting members.
Regular Updates:
Keep the page updated with fresh student projects, announcements, or achievements.
Highlight upcoming events or share success stories to maintain engagement.
User Stories:
Regular updates helped Maria, an admissions officer, keep prospective students informed about new scholarships and campus events.
Sharing success stories through the page increased enrollment interest for Steven, a faculty head.
By following this guide, you’ll create a dynamic and engaging College Page that effectively showcases your institution while connecting with the broader Neutopia community.