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Who we are

Web Communication Technologies, affectionately referred to as WebTech, is a team of skilled web developers that provide tools to the entire Western community for them to maintain a successful presence on the web. Whether you run a single webpage within a site or manage an entire college, WebTech is your resource for making the site work the way you want for your students and staff.

Contributing back the work we do is important to WebTech so that others may benefit from the time and energy put into solutions. Our most prominent work is within the Drupal project. Additionally, Able Player and Ashlar are two significant efforts we support in addition to improving the general Drupal software.

Meet the Team

Upcoming Events

Online - TEAMS
August 06, 2026

The upcoming LIVE, Teams-based Beginning Drupal Training on Thursday, August 6 (9:00–11:00 a.m.), is a highly interactive, hands-on workshop limited to five participants that teaches users how to build and edit accessible, responsive webpages using Layout Builder. Learn more and reserve your spot today.

Training

Web Tech offers online training including  Accessibility Training and online Beginning Drupal Training. In addition, advanced Drupal Training can be scheduled for individuals or Teams.

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Web Application Development

Web Tech collaborates with departments and faculty to develop customized applications and software for specific academic needs. Connect with us to learn more.

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Accessibility Guidance

Web Tech supports Western's efforts in diversity and inclusion by ensuring web content is accessible for all users. Explore the Accessibility Guide, or learn how to create accessible documents and accessible social media.

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Web Maintenance

Web Tech develops and maintains the institutional website, in addition to guiding and reinforcing the work of web editors throughout Western's community.

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How We Help

Ashlar - Digital Branding

Digital patterns, code snippets, and theme for Western

Visit Ashlar

Campus Events Calendar

Calendar for public campus events

View Calendar

Campus Map

Campus buildings, wayfinding, parking, food, safety

View Campus Map

Digital Accessibility

Accessibility resources including Equidox and Leaf, ensuring Western digital experiences are accessible to all.

Explore Resources

Enterprise Web Platform

Powerful and flexible Drupal web application and website development

MyWestern

Student and employee portal for Western.

Visit MyWestern

Silktide

Web governance and scanning platform

Visit Silktide

Web Data Reporting

Google Analytics, Data Studio, Bing Web Master tools, and other systems to measure impact of efforts

View Reporting

Western Search

Search platform for Western web pages and content

Search Western

Western WordPress

Self-service web blogging platform

Visit WordPress

Recent Web Projects

Window Redesign

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Special Project

Find a Space @ Western Libraries

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Department, Special Project

LEAD

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College Division

Window Magazine

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Special Project

Get in Touch

Ready to start something new? Let's start the conversation.

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