Non-governed content is text that does not need to go through formal campus governance for approval.  This content can be directly edited by units during the designated editing window each academic year.  The text is reviewed by the college and campus to ensure it aligns with non-governed content criteria.

The primary focus of the college review is that governed content page content should not appear on non-governed pages. For example, information on courses required for a degree should be on the requirements page (governed content) and not duplicated on the overview page (non-governed). 

Non-governed Guide pages: Edited via the Guide editing widget

Non-governed content pages:

• Overview 
• Funding
• Professional Development
• Contact Information Box

Authorization to edit:

• Need to be an authorized editor. 
• Form for authorization.

Timeline for editing and publication:

• Edits are only allowed for Fall Guide except for the Contact Information Box.
  • Fall Guide is published June 1. 
  • The Contact Information Box can be edited year-round. 
  • Email guideeditor@office365.wisc.edu
• Editing opens November 1 for the following fall. 
• See L&S Deadlines for Course and Program Changes

Governed Guide pages: Edited via the Lumen Program Proposal 

Governed content pages:

• Admissions
• Requirements
• Accreditation
• Licensure/Certification
• Policy
• Learning Outcomes

Authorization to edit:

• All renewable faculty and staff can edit and submit the Lumen proposal.
• Only authorized faculty and staff can approve proposals for the department/unit

Timeline for editing and publication:

• The Lumen program proposal can be edited year-round but most edits are only published for Fall Guide
• Fall Guide is published June 1. 
• Please note that each program can only have one active/edited proposal at a time.
• Guide is also published for spring term (midcycle) with very limited edits allowed. 

• Go to the Guide editing widget: https://next-guide.wisc.edu
• Navigate to the program you wish to edit.

• Click on "Edit page" in the left hand corner.

• Click on "Edit" button for the section that needs edits. This will open a new editing window. 

•  Make the edits and save.
• When all edits are entered on all pages associated with the program, click on the green "Start Workflow" button at the bottom right side.