Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the main font size so small (or so big)?
The design of the top-level UVM Web pages and UVM Web Template makes it easy
for users to control how they want their Web pages to appear. The UVM pages are designed to be flexible; font sizes can be changed by increasing or decreasing the font sizes via your browser (e.g. Netscape, Internet Explorer, Opera, etc.) settings. For example, in the Netscape menu, click on View, then click on Increase Font or Decrease Font; in the IE menu, click on View, then click on Text Zoom.
Note to Internet Explorer users: A fair number of recent PCs come loaded with default settings that render many Web sites unreadable. Your XGA resolution might be set at 1024x768 and your IE browser's text size at smaller (or even smallest). You may want to increase your text size to make Web sites easier to read.
I'd like my Low Media or Text Only preference for the Active Landscape movies to remain throughout my visit to the UVM site and on subsequent visits. Can I do that?
Yes. UVM uses cookies to retain your media prefence for the Active Landscape movies. If you have cookies disabled, this feature will not be available. For more about the use of cookies on the www.uvm.edu see our Statement on the Use of Cookies on Portions of the UVM Web Site at left.
Is the UVM Web site accessible to users with disabilities?
We strive to make the UVM Web site accessible to all users and we have equipped the site with a wide variety of accessibility features. In addition to ensuring image descriptions are provided for users with vision impairments, the main UVM Web site is equipped with skip links that allow blind users or those with limited mobility to skip over repeated navigational links, text versions of the interactive movies featured on the top-most levels of the site and video captions for those with hearing impairments.
Because the UVM Web site is a large entity consisting of hundreds of disparate Web developers, individual areas of the Web site may possess different degrees of accessibility. If you have an accessibility problem with any portion of the UVM Web site, please contact us at: webteam@uvm.edu.
My information in the UVM directory is wrong. How do I get it fixed?
You can change much of your directory listing information yourself. Consult the Update Your Directory Information section on the UVM Directory page. Information that you cannot update yourself can only be changed by contacting the Registrar's Office (for students) and Human Resources (for faculty and staff).
I am trying to get in touch with a particular individual at UVM. How can I get his or her contact information?
Contact information for current UVM students and employees is available via our online directory. If you are interested in contacting a UVM alumnus, you can consult the online directory of alumni on the alumni portion of the UVM Web site. Members of the media or researchers also may contact the University Communications Office at (802) 656-2005 or newserv@uvm.edu.
I am interested in applying to UVM. How can I get more information and an application?
If you are interested in applying to UVM, please consult the Admissions portion of the Web site or contact the appropriate admissions staff:
How do I create my own Web site at UVM?
UVM students, staff, faculty and affiliates are provided with network accounts (most commonly used for e-mail) that allow them to host Web sites. In addition, independent entities affiliated with UVM may request departmental accounts for the purposes of posting Web sites. General information about publishing Web sites and using the UVM Web Template Publishing System is available in the UVM Web Guide. Another dated, but nonetheless helpful, UVM Web tutorial also is available online.
Where can I obtain images of the UVM campus or a UVM logo to use on my Web site?
UVM or non-UVM affiliates may access a library of free, Web-ready UVM images and a Web-ready UVM logo from the university's online Web Guide. Numerous other Web- and print-ready UVM images are available for nominal fees from University Photography. In addition, you may contact the University Communications Office at (802) 656-3131 or newserv@uvm.edu to obtain UVM logos and images for promotional purposes.
Why am I having trouble using the Web cam?
Problems with the Web cam are usually caused by conflicts with your Web browser or operating system. The Web cam supports many different platforms. However, we cannot guarantee that it will support all browsers.
Can you move the Web cam so that it is pointing at (insert your favorite landmark here)?
In choosing the location for the Web cam, we sought a secure room with access to power and network connections and for camera maintenance. We also sought to protect the camera from weather and, most importantly, to provide an interesting view of campus. We occasionally service the Web cam when it experiences software problems.
Unfortunately we can't act on the numerous requests for how the Web cam should be positioned.
Can you change the size of the Web cam image?
The size of the Web cam image is configured to fit in a standard-sized browser window and function well on dial-up connection speeds. At this time, we are unable to provide a variety of sizes of the Web cam image.
Last modified July 19 2004 09:34 AM
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