Link Journal is the official publication of the Digital Collegium. We publish, in a way that’s both informative and fun, high-quality content by well-qualified Web professionals working in higher-ed. Since our launch in 2011 under the leadership of founding publisher Laura Kenyon, we’ve tackled topics as diverse as mobile integration, the latest in social media, successful project management and “girls under trees.”
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Editorial board
James Seidler, publisher
University | LinkedIn
James is director of web services at Purdue University Northwest. He oversees website strategy, enhancement and experimentation while working with leadership across campus to advance the university brand and promote recruitment and retention.
Margaret Hair, vice publisher
University | Twitter | LinkedIn
Margaret is director of external affairs for the University of Kansas School of Law in Lawrence, Kansas. She leads communications and marketing for the law school, edits the KU Law Magazine, and supports alumni engagement and events. Before starting at KU, Margaret worked in marketing for a performing arts center and as a staff advisor for KU’s student-run radio station. She started her career as an arts reporter at a newspaper in Colorado. With DigiCol, Margaret is a member of the Marketing Communications Committee and a previous member of the Accessibility Summit Committee.
Tim Nekritz, writer
University | Twitter | Facebook | Blog
Tim is director of web communication and associate director of public affairs at SUNY Oswego. His official and unofficial responsibilities include serving as chief content editor for oswego.edu, de facto social media officer and unofficial campus historian. You could also say he lives at the intersection of technology, communication and customer service. As a co-founder of #pancaketweetup, he believes breakfast is good any time.
Donna Talarico, writer
Donna has 26+ years of experience in print and broadcast media, integrated marketing and communications, social media, content strategy, UX writing and strategy, SaaS sales, promotions, teaching, speaking and writing. Most recently, prior to becoming an independent contractor, she was an award-winning director of integrated communications in higher education.
Heather Wainer, writer
Heather Wainer is a senior communications project manager for Carnegie Mellon University’s Office of Human Resources. She oversees the development and maintenance of HR’s web presence, develops communications for key projects and serves as editor of the quarterly HR Update newsletter.
Committed to digital inclusivity, Heather earned a UX certificate in interaction design from Nielsen Norman Group, a CPACC certification from the International Association of Accessibility Professionals, and is a CMU Digital Accessibility Ally.