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Unifying digital experiences across multiple institutions
High Monkey partnered with Community Colleges of Spokane (CCS) to redesign their website, implement a powerful search solution, and streamline content management across multiple institutions.
Community Colleges of Spokane (CCS) | Launched 2018
About the client
Community Colleges of Spokane (CCS) is a district comprising Spokane Community College (SCC) and Spokane Falls Community College (SFCC). Serving over 38,000 students annually across a 12,300-square-mile region, CCS provides a diverse range of educational programs and workforce training opportunities.
Founded: 1963 | Students Served: 38,000+ annually | Colleges: SCC & SFCC
The challenge
CCS needed a modernized, user-friendly website that would provide a cohesive user experience while allowing each college to maintain its unique identity.
Key requirements
- Common content repository – Established a centralized system for managing and sharing content across CCS, SCC, and SFCC.
- Three distinct information architectures – Implemented tailored IA structures for each college while maintaining a consistent design.
- Distributed authoring – Enabled content contributions from multiple departments with a standardized approval workflow.
- Search strategy & implementation –
Integrated Squiz Funnelback Search to provide seamless, cross-site search functionality.
Our approach
High Monkey worked closely with CCS leadership and stakeholders to develop a structured, scalable digital solution that enhanced content discoverability and simplified site management.
Website design & build
Developed custom web parts and a consistent site framework in Kentico CMS to create a seamless user experience across CCS, SCC, and SFCC
Search strategy & implementation
Integrated Squiz Funnelback Search to provide relevant, cross-site search results, improving accessibility and content discoverability.
Content management & governance
Enabled department-wide content contributions while maintaining quality and consistency through a structured approval system.
Results and impact
The redesigned CCS website ecosystem now provides a seamless, unified experience across SCC, SFCC, and CCS while maintaining the distinct identities of each institution. Check out the current CCS website here.
Key outcomes
- Improved content management – Centralized repository simplifies updates and ensures consistency.
- Enhanced Search Functionality – Students and faculty can easily find information across all three sites.
- Consistent User Experience – Unified design and IA provide a smooth navigation experience.
- Scalable Digital Infrastructure – CCS continues to leverage Funnelback Search for content audits and accessibility compliance.
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