User Information
Review this page for specific information on how to navigate Cleveland State's web site. Please direct all questions and comments to Dan Arthur, university web director, at 216.523.7226 or d.arthur91@csuohio.edu.
Adjusting Font Size
The web site was designed to allow users to increase or decrease the font size. This feature makes the site accessible to users with vision impairments.
If experiencing difficulty with the font sizes (i.e. they are too small), check the font size in the browser settings. The font size should be set at "Medium" (or higher) in Internet Explorer, "Normal" (or higher) in Firefox, or "100%" (or higher) in Netscape.
To change the font size in Internet Explorer, locate the tool bar at the top of the browser window. Click on “View” and then mouse over “Text Size.” Select "Medium" (or higher if desired).
To change the font size in Firefox, locate the tool bar at the top of the browser window. Click on "View" and then mouse over "Text Size." Select "Normal" or click "Increase."
To change the font size in Netscape, locate the tool bar at the top of the browser window. Click on "View" and then mouse over "Text Zoom." Select 100% (or higher if desired).
To change the font size in Safari, locate the tool bar at the top of the browser window. Click on "View" and then choose "Make Text Bigger" or "Make Text Smaller."
Navigating the Web Site
Users are encouraged to browse Cleveland State's web site through sections created specifically for the University's primary audiences — Future Students, Current Students, Alumni & Friends, Faculty & Staff, and Visitors.
Core Information
A navigation group of core information sources — Academics, Admissions, Research, Campuses, International Programs, Continuing Education, and Giving — is located at the top of the home page and on many of the University’s web sites.
Information Search
Another way for users to browse the University’s web structure is through the Information Search section found on each web page. This section includes:
A-Z Index — an alphabetical list of the University’s academic and administrative web sites.
Contact CSU — a compilation of contact information including emergency, general, top-level administration and individual departments. The Contact CSU site contains the Campus Directory, which is used to retrieve contact information on faculty and staff. Users are encouraged to bookmark the Campus Directory.
Search — the Search web page allows users to perform a Google search of Cleveland State’s web sites or the world wide web.
Electronic Services
The electronic services bar — Libraries, CampusNet, Academic Calendar, Class Schedule, Campus E-mail, and Distance Learning — is an essential resource for students, faculty and staff.
Browsers and Plug-ins
The Cleveland State web site is best viewed by PC users in Internet Explorer 7.x or Firefox 2.x and by Mac users in Safari 1.x, Opera 9.x or Firefox 2.x. Users are strongly encouraged to download the most recent version of their preferred browser by clicking on the associated link above. Since Microsoft no longer supports Internet Explorer for Mac, Mac users are discouraged from using Internet Explorer to browse the Cleveland State web site.
Free plug-ins that may be required to view the Cleveland State web site include Adobe Reader, Quicktime, RealPlayer, and Media Player.
Screen and Browser Settings
The Cleveland State web site is best viewed at 1024 x 768 screen resolution, however, the site will accommodate 800 x 600 screen resolution.
Changing Resolution in Windows
Right click on your desktop. From the menu that appears, select "Properties." The "Display Properties" box opens. Click the "Settings" tab. Under "Screen Area" (near the bottom), slide the ruler to the right until "1024 by 768 pixels" appears below the slide rule. Click "OK." When asked "Do you want to keep the settings?" click "Yes."
Changing Resolution in OS X
Open the "System Preferences" (either from the Dock or from the Apple menu). Open the "Displays" Panel and choose the "Display" tab. On the left of the Displays tab select the 1024x768 or 1024x768 resolution from the list. Higher resolutions allow you to see more of the page. Quit or close the "System Preferences" when done.
Changing Resolution in OS 9
From the Apple menu select Control Panels > Monitors. On the Monitors dialog box, make sure you have selected the Monitor panel (click the Monitor button – it has a sun-like icon). On the right of the Monitor panel is a Resolution list. Select one from the list and your monitor will immediately change its resolution to the one you selected. When you are satisfied with your display resolution, close the Monitor/Display Control Panel (File > Quit or just click the close box).
Web Administrators and Editors
When redesigning or maintaining a web site, web administrators and editors should visit the Web Standards site for detailed information on site design, navigation and template use. In addition, web administrators and editors are required to review the Legal Notices for the Web prior to posting content on any University web site.