Content Types
Content types define the structure and behavior of specific kinds of information across the site. Each type is tailored to support a particular use case, ensuring consistency, accessibility, and ease of content management.
This page introduces three commonly used content types and provides examples of how they appear and function within the Drupal environment.
Contact
Used to create individual profiles for faculty, staff, or other personnel. Contact content types typically include fields for name, title, email, phone number, office location, and profile image. These entries are often displayed on Listing Pages – Contacts and can be filtered or grouped by department or role.
Example Use Cases:
- Department directories
- Faculty profile pages
- Staff listings
Location
Dehttps://locatsigned to provide structured information about physical locations on campus. This content type includes fields for building name, address, room number, hours of operation, and optional map embeds or directions.
Example Use Cases:
- Office or department locations
- Event venues
- Campus service centers
News
Used to publish timely updates, announcements, or stories. News content types include fields for title, summary, body content, thumbnail image, and publication date. News items are typically displayed on Listing Pages – News and can be tagged for filtering by topic or department.
Example Use Cases:
- Departmental announcements
- Student or faculty achievements
- Event recaps