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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The Fountain: Best Practices
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.
The Fountain: Content Editing Access (Design Access)
Learn how to request and gain design access in The Fountain, including approval steps, training requirements, and processing timelines.
The Fountain: Determine your Audience & Appropriate Platform
Determine your audience to choose the right platform for sharing news and reaching the right people effectively.
The Fountain: Images
Optimize images for The Fountain with correct sizing, aspect ratios, and alt text to ensure accessibility and site performance.
The Fountain: Platform and Page Overview
The Fountain, built on modern SharePoint, connects divisional pages using metadata to organize and share content effectively across the university.