How to manage content, design access, and optimization in The Fountain.
An overview of The Fountain, Minnesota State University, Mankato’s internal SharePoint landing page for employee news, info, and events, built on on modern SharePoint.
Divisional pages on The Fountain share updates specific to each division, like faculty deadlines or internal tools, making it easy for employees to find what matters most to their work. All employees can view and follow pages, but only trained content librarians manage what’s posted.
Learn best practices for organizing divisional pages on The Fountain, including navigation tips, page structure strategies, and webpart usage to create a user-friendly experience.
Learn how to request and gain design access in The Fountain, including approval steps, training requirements, and processing timelines.
Determine your audience to choose the right platform for sharing news and reaching the right people effectively.
Optimize images for The Fountain with correct sizing, aspect ratios, and alt text to ensure accessibility and site performance.
Use Fountain Tag categories to share news or events with the entire university—just one tag per post, and only if it's meant for all employees. If it’s division-specific, skip the tag and keep it local.