The Fountain

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Description

The Fountain is an internal communications site for Minnesota State University, Mankato staff and faculty for sharing University news, events, and information.

How to Access

University employees can access The Fountain on the web by clicking the button below and logging into your Microsoft 365 account. Or, download the Sharepoint app.

Go to The Fountain

Who Can Use It

​​Green check mark indicating "Yes" Staff: Yes

Green check mark indicating "Yes" Faculty: Yes

Red X indicating "No" Students: No

Red X indicating "No" Alumni: No

Green check mark indicating "Yes" Emeriti: Yes

Device Compatibility

Green check mark indicating "Yes" Windows: Yes

Green check mark indicating "Yes" Mac: Yes

Green check mark indicating "Yes" Chromebook: Yes

Green check mark indicating "Yes" iOS: Yes

Green check mark indicating "Yes" Android: Yes

Additional Cost

Money icon with red cross mark through it indicating "no additional cost"  No additional cost

 
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About The Fountain
The Fountain, built on modern SharePoint, connects divisional pages using metadata to organize and share content effectively across the university.
Divisional Pages and Governance in The Fountain
Divisional pages in 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.
Organizing Divisional Sites in The Fountain
Learn best practices for organizing divisional pages in The Fountain, including navigation tips, page structure strategies, and webpart usage to create a user-friendly experience.
Requesting Content Editing Access (Design Access) for The Fountain
Learn how to request and gain design access in The Fountain, including approval steps, training requirements, and processing timelines.
Sharing Content: Know Your Audience, Choose Your Platform
Determine your audience to choose the right platform for sharing news and reaching the right people effectively.
Using Images in The Fountain
Optimize images for The Fountain with correct sizing, aspect ratios, and alt text to ensure accessibility and site performance.
Using Tags for News and Events in The Fountain
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.