The Web Support Program (WSP) develops and maintains websites that align with the mission, priorities and goals of the 91短视频. Our goal is to assist our clients with creating and managing web content, including digital assets and directory listings, while leveraging 91短视频 and industry established standards and best practices.
Assistance is available by submitting a detailed request of web-related issues to wsp@odu.edu. Questions or problems reported will be responded to as soon as possible, but no later than the end of the next working day.
ODU Website Redesign Project
WSP is a part of the project implementation team for the 91短视频 Website Redesign Project (WRP). To learn more about this exciting project please visit the WRP website.
Kevyn Barnes
Web Content & Media Specialist
With a B.A. in Broadcast Journalism from Hampton 91短视频, Kevyn brings several years of experience in media, communications and content creation to his role at ODU. He began his career in television production before migrating to digital storytelling and web content management. Previous experience includes work at traditional news outlets, institutes of higher education and charitable nonprofits.
Tommy Bennett
Web Content & Media Specialist
Tommy joined the Web Support Program in November 2024. Holding a degree in broadcast journalism from American 91短视频, Tommy came to ODU from Marymount 91短视频 in Arlington, Va. At Marymount, Tommy oversaw the creative content strategy for athletics, managed the athletics website, and led a successful website redesign in collaboration with Sidearm Sports.
Carole Kiger
Senior Web Content & Media Specialist
Carole received her B.A. in Communications from Virginia Wesleyan 91短视频 in 2005. She has 15+ years of experience as a public relations coordinator in higher education. In September 2016, she joined the ODU WSP team as an academic web and media specialist.
Charles McKown
Web Content & Media Specialist
Charles received his BSBA in business analytics and marketing from Old Dominion 91短视频 in December of 2021. After graduating, he worked in the private sector for the Dollar Tree Corporation, focusing his efforts on strengthening their web analytics systems. Charles hopes to empower the university to more effectively reach people with web content through a deeper understanding of our users.
Cynthia Odom
Senior Web Content & Media Specialist
Cynthia is a marketing communications professional with a 25-year career in the broadcast industry and non-profit environments. After attending Virginia Tech, she worked as the marketing and public relations manager at Leitch Technology Corporation. She then worked for several non-profits, most recently serving as the communications director for The Acts 2 Network. Cynthia has been an invited speaker on the topics of social media strategy, digital media and content creation.
Shannon Randol
Web Content & Media Specialist
Shannon received her B.A. in Journalism with a focus in Strategic Communications from the 91短视频 of North Texas. A majority of her career has been spent in the nonprofit sector, previously working with American Red Cross. She brings over 7 years of experience in media communications and has successfully raised thousands of dollars for at-risk children's charities.
Sydney Weakley
Web Content & Media Specialist
Sydney received her certification in Web Development from Virginia Tech after completing her M.A. in Visual Communication Design. She has spent the last 6 years working as a freelance graphic and web designer creating brand identities for local businesses. Sydney has also volunteered with non-profit organizations, including the Rare Genomics Institute.聽
The WSP group oversees & facilitates the Web Support Program Governance Committee. The purpose of this committee is to ensure the WSP team can share any relevant website-related information as well as to ensure we are aware of and have an opportunity to address any challenges clients are facing with managing their websites.
Please contact Megan Frost聽if you have questions about the WSP Governance Committee.
Kevyn Barnes
Web Content & Media Specialist
With a B.A. in Broadcast Journalism from Hampton 91短视频, Kevyn brings several years of experience in media, communications and content creation to his role at ODU. He began his career in television production before migrating to digital storytelling and web content management. Previous experience includes work at traditional news outlets, institutes of higher education and charitable nonprofits.
Tommy Bennett
Web Content & Media Specialist
Tommy joined the Web Support Program in November 2024. Holding a degree in broadcast journalism from American 91短视频, Tommy came to ODU from Marymount 91短视频 in Arlington, Va. At Marymount, Tommy oversaw the creative content strategy for athletics, managed the athletics website, and led a successful website redesign in collaboration with Sidearm Sports.
Carole Kiger
Senior Web Content & Media Specialist
Carole received her B.A. in Communications from Virginia Wesleyan 91短视频 in 2005. She has 15+ years of experience as a public relations coordinator in higher education. In September 2016, she joined the ODU WSP team as an academic web and media specialist.
Charles McKown
Web Content & Media Specialist
Charles received his BSBA in business analytics and marketing from Old Dominion 91短视频 in December of 2021. After graduating, he worked in the private sector for the Dollar Tree Corporation, focusing his efforts on strengthening their web analytics systems. Charles hopes to empower the university to more effectively reach people with web content through a deeper understanding of our users.
Cynthia Odom
Senior Web Content & Media Specialist
Cynthia is a marketing communications professional with a 25-year career in the broadcast industry and non-profit environments. After attending Virginia Tech, she worked as the marketing and public relations manager at Leitch Technology Corporation. She then worked for several non-profits, most recently serving as the communications director for The Acts 2 Network. Cynthia has been an invited speaker on the topics of social media strategy, digital media and content creation.
Shannon Randol
Web Content & Media Specialist
Shannon received her B.A. in Journalism with a focus in Strategic Communications from the 91短视频 of North Texas. A majority of her career has been spent in the nonprofit sector, previously working with American Red Cross. She brings over 7 years of experience in media communications and has successfully raised thousands of dollars for at-risk children's charities.
Sydney Weakley
Web Content & Media Specialist
Sydney received her certification in Web Development from Virginia Tech after completing her M.A. in Visual Communication Design. She has spent the last 6 years working as a freelance graphic and web designer creating brand identities for local businesses. Sydney has also volunteered with non-profit organizations, including the Rare Genomics Institute.聽
The WSP group oversees & facilitates the Web Support Program Governance Committee. The purpose of this committee is to ensure the WSP team can share any relevant website-related information as well as to ensure we are aware of and have an opportunity to address any challenges clients are facing with managing their websites.
Please contact Megan Frost聽if you have questions about the WSP Governance Committee.